THYROID (HYPOTHYROIDISM)
What is hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid or low thyroid) is a disorder of the endocrine system in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone (T3 & T4). Untreated hypothyroidism during pregnancy can lead to delays in growth and intellectual development in the baby or congenital iodine deficiency syndrome.
Symptoms of Thyroid:
- Fatigue
- Weight gain
- Cold intolerance
- Dry or brittle hair
- Memory problems
- Irritability and depression
- Higher cholesterol levels
- Slower heart rate
- Constipation, or sluggish bowel
Tests for Diagnosis (Normal Values):
- Serum thyroxine T4 4.6-12 ug/dl
- Free thyroxine fraction FT4F 0.03-0.005%
- Free Thyroxine FT4 0.7-1.9 ng/dl
- Thyroid hormone binding ratio THBR 0.9-1.1
- Free Thyroxine index FT4I 4-11
- Serum Triiodothyronine T3 80-180 ng/dl
- Free Triiodothyronine l FT3 230-619 pg/d
- Free T3 Index FT3I 80-180
- Radioactive iodine uptake RAIU 10-30%
- Serum thyrotropin TSH 0.5-6 uU/ml
- Thyroxine-binding globulin TBG 12-20 ug/dl T4 +1.8 ugm
- TRH stimulation test Peak TSH 9-30 uIU/ml at 20-30 min
- Serum thyroglobulin l Tg 0-30 ng/m T3 – (100–200 ng/dL)
Modern Treatment for Thyroid
Levothyroxine (Thyronorm, Eltroxin etc)
Demerits of Thyroxin hormone Treatment
- Has to be taken life long
- Has side effects like reduced sexual desire, heat sensitivity, excessive sweating, headache, hyperactivity, nervousness, anxiety, irritability, mood swings, trouble sleeping, tiredness, tremors, muscle weakness, changes in menstrual periods, hair loss (usually temporary), diarrhea, abdominal cramps etc.
Our recommendations:
- VANCID capsule (2 – 2 – 2) on empty stomach with water for 15 day then gap for 10 days repeat this cycle for 5 month
- YLIV capsule (1 or 2 – 0 – 1 or 2) on empty stomach with water for 15 day then gap for 10 days repeat this cycle for 5 month
- B Leen capsule (1 – 0 – 1) on empty stomach with water for 15 day then gap for 10 days repeat this cycle for 5 month
- YLAX Powder (0 – 0 – 5gm) at night with water
Diet and other recommendations:
- Avoid sour, Besan, Meyda and Fermented food
- Eat Food slowly after proper chewing
- Avoid water half hour before & after and during meal
- Don’t keep mouth open during sleep
- Keep habit of breath from nose only and not using mouth
- Take more amount of Coriander, Cumin, Mishri, Whole Black pepper, Virgin coconut oil
- Avoid sleeping on belly
- Drink more amount of water (At least 4 to 5 liter)
Expected results:
- Check T3, T4 & TSH Level after 15 days, it is expected to be near or equal to normal
- Reduce to half the dose of Thyroxin tablet every 15 days, if the level of T3, T4 and TSH is normal.
- You may stop after 5 months permanently Vancid capsule, Yliv capsule, Wetlos capsule and Ylax powder if T3, T4 and TSH are normal.