Thyroid gland is a endocrine gland that produces hormones such as T3, T4 and calcitonin.
The primary hypothyroid is diagnosed when thyroid profile blood test indicates low FT3, low FT4 and high
TSH. It can be painless or painful.
An underactive thyroid results in decreased metabolic rate.
The underlying cause of hypothyroid can be inherited or acquired.
The symptoms are fatigue, intolerance to cold, weight gain, odema, slurred speech.
The medication is hormone replacement therapy in conventional medicine (synthetic hormone T4 to be taken daily empty stomach) and in homeopathy medicines like Natrum mur, Sepia, Calcarea carb, Kali carb, Kali iod, Thyroidinum, Pulsatilla, Bromium, etc.
Next Steps
If you wish to go for Homeopathy, Consult your local homeopathic physician.
Health Tips
Winters are bad for hypothyroid people. Be prepared.