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Thyroid - Underactive thyroiditis, also known as Hypothyroidism, A condition in which the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone.

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits low on the front of the neck. Your thyroid lies below your Adam's apple, along the front of the windpipe. The thyroid has two side lobes, connected by a bridge (isthmus) in the middle. When the thyroid is its normal size, you can't feel it.

Hypothyroidism's deficiency of thyroid hormones can disrupt such things as heart rate, body temperature, and all aspects of metabolism. Hypothyroidism is most prevalent in older women.

Symptoms

 Symptoms of hypothyroidism can include:

• Fatigue
• Poor concentration or feeling mentally "foggy"
• Dry skin
• Constipation
• Feeling cold
• Fluid retention
• Muscle and joint aches
• Depression
• Prolonged or excessive menstrual bleeding in women

Some common causes of hypothyroidism include:

• Hashimoto's thyroiditis (an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation of the thyroid gland)
• Thyroid hormone resistance
• Other types of thyroiditis (inflammation of the thyroid), such as acute thyroiditis and postpartum thyroiditis

Cause

the thyroid can be caused by:

• iodine deficiency
• autoimmune diseases, in which your immune system attacks your own body, leading either to hyperthyroidism (caused by Graves’ disease) or hypothyroidism (caused by Hashimoto's disease)
• inflammation of the thyroid (which may or may not cause pain), caused by a virus or bacteria
• nodules, or non-cancerous lumps, inside the thyroid
• cancerous tumors on the thyroid gland
• certain medical treatments, including radiation therapy, thyroid surgery, and some medicines
• some genetic disorders

Occasionally, pregnancy can cause thyroid problems to start or get worse. If left untreated, this can cause problems for mother and baby, including miscarriage, premature birth, or stillbirth.

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Thyroid Tests

• Anti-TPO antibodies: In autoimmune thyroid disease, proteins mistakenly attack the thyroid peroxidase enzyme, which is used by the thyroid to make thyroid hormones.
• Thyroid ultrasound: A probe is placed on the skin of the neck, and reflected sound waves can detect abnormal areas of thyroid tissue.
• Thyroid scan: A small amount of radioactive iodine is given by mouth to get images of the thyroid gland. Radioactive iodine is concentrated within the thyroid gland.
• Thyroid biopsy: A small amount of thyroid tissue is removed, usually to look for thyroid cancer. A thyroid biopsy is typically done with a needle.
• Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH): Secreted by the brain, TSH regulates thyroid hormone release. A blood test with high TSH indicates low levels of thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism), and low TSH suggests hyperthyroidism.
• T3 and T4 (thyroxine): The primary forms of thyroid hormone, checked with a blood test.
• Thyroglobulins: A substance secreted by the thyroid that can be used as a marker of thyroid cancer. It is often measured during follow-up in patients with thyroid cancer. High levels indicate the recurrence of cancer.
• Other imaging tests: If thyroid cancer has spread (metastasized), tests such as CT scans, MRI scans, or PET scans can help identify the extent of spread.

Thyroid Treatments

• Thyroid surgery (thyroidectomy): A surgeon removes all or part of the thyroid in an operation. Thyroidectomy is performed for thyroid cancer, goiter, or hyperthyroidism.
• Antithyroid medications: Drugs can slow down the overproduction of thyroid hormone in hyperthyroidism. Two common antithyroid medicines are methimazole and propylthiouracil.
• Radioactive iodine: Iodine with radioactivity that can be used in low doses to test the thyroid gland or destroy an overactive gland. Large doses can be used to destroy cancerous tissue.
• External radiation: A beam of radiation is directed at the thyroid, on multiple appointments. The high-energy rays help kill thyroid cancer cells.
• Thyroid hormone pills: Daily treatment that replaces the amount of thyroid hormone you can no longer make. Thyroid hormone pills treat hypothyroidism and are also used to help prevent thyroid cancer from coming back after treatment.
• Recombinant human TSH: Injecting this thyroid-stimulating agent can make thyroid cancer show up more clearly on imaging tests.

Ayurvedic remedies for thyroid:- 

Thyroiditis occurs when the thyroid gland becomes inflamed. There are a number of causes for inflammation but the most prominent ones are autoimmune etiology and infection. Thyroiditis can be classified into five categories. Hashimoto thyroiditis is caused by an autoimmune disorder. It usually affects young and middle-aged women and causes hypothyroidism. In this condition, the thyroid glands are unable to produce sufficient amounts of thyroid hormones which help with the metabolic functions of the body.
Subacute thyroiditis is caused by a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. The thyroid gland becomes enlarged, tender, and painful. Painless thyroiditis is also caused by the dysfunction of the
immune system and as the name suggests, there is no pain or tenderness. Suppurative thyroiditis is quite rare and it is caused by microbial infections that affect the thyroid gland and cause fever, neck pain, and tenderness in the gland. Riedel thyroiditis is also known as fibrous thyroiditis is a manifestation of the systemic fibrotic process. It can cause dyspnea, dysphagia, hoarseness, and a sensation of choking.

Pranayam
Pranayam is the best way to restore the function of the thyroid gland and keep it in optimum health and function. Sit on a mat in a cross-legged position with your hands resting on your knees, palms facing upwards.

Take a deep breath, force your abdomen out, and let your lungs expand. Exhale the air out forcefully and pull in your stomach muscles. Repeat this process for fifteen minutes. This pranayam will also remove all the toxins from your body.

Walnuts
Walnuts are full of vital nutrients that keep the body in excellent health. They are particularly rich in
iodine and magnesium both of which are very crucial for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland needs iodine to produce thyroid hormones. Eat a handful of walnuts every morning.

Kelp
Kelp is a kind of seaweed that belongs to the algae family. This salty seaweed is full of iodine and also has other nourishing properties that stimulate the thyroid gland and help it to produce the thyroid hormones in the required amounts that are, neither too much nor too little and keep it in excellent function. You can eat kelp with salads or you can garnish and flavor your soups with it.

Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has innumerable health benefits. It is packed with nutrients and is rich in lauric acid which helps with the metabolic function of the body thereby improving the function of the thyroid gland.
Take a glass of hot milk and add two teaspoons of coconut oil to it and drink it every morning on an empty stomach. Regular use will soon improve the functionality of the thyroid gland.
Ayurvedic remedies for thyroid

Thyroiditis occurs when the thyroid gland becomes inflamed. There are a number of causes for inflammation but the most prominent ones are autoimmune etiology and infection. Thyroiditis can be classified into five categories. Hashimoto thyroiditis is caused by an autoimmune disorder. It usually affects young and middle-aged women and causes hypothyroidism. In this condition, the thyroid glands are unable to produce sufficient amounts of thyroid hormones which help with the metabolic functions of the body.
Subacute thyroiditis is caused by a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. The thyroid gland becomes enlarged, tender, and painful. Painless thyroiditis is also caused by the dysfunction of the
immune system and as the name suggests, there is no pain or tenderness. Suppurative thyroiditis is quite rare and it is caused by microbial infections that affect the thyroid gland and cause fever, neck pain, and tenderness in the gland. Riedel thyroiditis is also known as fibrous thyroiditis is a manifestation of the systemic fibrotic process. It can cause dyspnea, dysphagia, hoarseness, and a sensation of choking.