A prolonged and persistent decrease in the hormonal background due to a malfunction in the thyroid gland is called hypothyroidism. The initial stage of the disease usually passes without visible symptoms, but this does not mean that the solution to the problem can be postponed for a longer period. Untimely diagnosis of the disease, as well as delaying with treatment can lead to serious consequences for the entire body.
The tactics of treating hypothyroidism are based on the intake of synthetic thyroid hormones. This method is considered the most effective and relatively safe. The success of the therapy depends on the individual characteristics of the organism and on how correctly the dosage of the preparation will be chosen.
Purpose of proper treatment of
In case of thyroid disease, metabolism is disturbed, which affects all organs and systems of the human body. As the clinical picture of the onset of hypothyroidism is determined, the treating physician may be prescribed a rather lengthy substitution therapy.
Currently, in medicine, there are no ways to restore the natural function of producing thyroid hormone( TSH), so the synthetic maintenance of the hormonal background can be lifelong. In addition, substitution therapy should be conducted against a background of a special diet.
Treatment begins with the diagnosis of
The determination of the cause of the disease is the initial stage of the future treatment. According to the results of the diagnostic study, the patient is assigned a strictly individual scheme of taking the hormonal drug.
For the accurate diagnosis, the following procedures can be performed:
- thyroid examination to determine the number of autoimmune antibodies;
- blood test for the level of TTG, T3 and T4;
- thyroid X-ray;
- biopsy.
In addition, for mechanical examination of the thyroid gland, mechanical diagnostic methods are used:
- Scanning of thyroid gland using radioactive iodine. This method helps determine the rate of absorption of this trace element. Underestimation revealed by scanning will indicate the presence of hypothyroidism.
- Ultrasonography is a safe method of mechanical diagnosis of the disease. This method is used to detect pathological abnormalities, the degree of enlargement of the diseased organ and the presence of compaction sites.
- When conducting a laboratory study of the hormonal background, it is also necessary to take into account the most obvious symptoms that the patient himself should tell.
A joint assessment of the results of laboratory tests and the symptoms of the disease will help to get the most accurate clinical picture.
Assignment of hormonal drugs
Treatment of hypothyroidism with hormonal drugs is by far the most effective way to solve the problem. The dosage of the necessary medication is prescribed by the endocrinologist on the basis of the results of the tests. According to statistics, most often patients suffer from a deficiency of the hormone T4, which is responsible for protein synthesis and tissue metabolism. To restore it, endocrinologists prescribe L-thyroxine. If a laboratory test shows a shortage of T4 and T3, then in this case it is recommended to take a combination drug - triiodothyronine. Substitution therapy requires a fairly long reception, so the prescribed dosage should be periodically adjusted based on the tests.
Drug L-thyroxine is a synthetic analogue of the hormone T4.This drug has a tablet form of 50 and 100 μg. At the time of taking such a drug, you should never change the dosage on your own. With proper treatment should be observed stabilization of the concentration of the replacement hormone at a natural level.
The medication is taken 30 minutes before meals once a day. The visible result of replacement therapy can be seen only six months after the beginning of hormonal adjustment. Medicamentous treatment of hypothyroidism must necessarily be accompanied by dietary nutrition and vitamin complexes.
Treatment of iodine deficiency of the thyroid gland
The need for iodine reduction in the body occurs with iodine deficiency hypothyroidism, so taking medications with this trace element is mandatory for patients. The most effective are the following medicines:
- Iodomarine is an effective preventive agent prescribed for thyroid dysfunction. If it is impossible for the thyroid gland to maintain iodine production at the proper level, this trace element must be added to the body from the outside. Iodomarin is able to prevent many endocrine disorders and has several important indications for use.
- First of all, these pills are prescribed for hypothyroidism of the thyroid gland to correct the hormonal background.
- Secondly, this drug is a preventive remedy for the disease.
To prevent iodine deficiency, children are recommended to drink 100 mg per day, adults - 200 mg. If a chronic iodine deficiency was detected during the diagnosis of the disease, then the dosage of the medicine is doubled. It should be noted that the appointment of such a drug should be done only by a professional doctor.
- Laminaria is an alternative substitute for iodomarine. In fact, kelp is an alga, which is sold in the pharmacy in a dried form. This herbal preparation should be added to daily meals. Pharmacists also offer various medications, which include kelp. In addition, this plant is a component of some dietary supplements.
Restoring iodine deficiency in the body is a very important procedure. Chronic deficiency of this element negatively affects the functioning of many organs and systems. It is especially important to observe the natural balance of iodine in children.
Maintaining the balance of vitamins
When diagnosing hormonal disorders, the appointment of a vitamin complex is considered mandatory. A complete restoration of metabolic processes is impossible with vitamin starvation. Patients with hypothyroidism need the following vitamins:
- Vitamins A and B help restore immunity.
- Vitamin E - improves the circulation of organs, which greatly speeds up the recovery of all body systems.
- Vitamin C - promotes the return of the thyroid gland to normal mode of operation.
- Omega 3 - starts the process of regeneration of diseased cells, and also facilitates the restoration of metabolic processes.
Complex vitamin preparations are rather widely represented among pharmaceutical products, therefore to find a suitable variant it will not be difficult. Special attention is paid to such a drug as fish oil. This product contains the most vital microelements and vitamins, and, consequently, will become a good preventive agent for hypothyroidism.
The therapeutic diet of
The chances for a successful recovery of the hormonal background significantly increase if the patient complies with a certain medical diet that is developed in accordance with certain rules:
- Foods that are eaten daily must contain a large number of vitamins and trace elements.
- Fatty foods will have to be deleted completely. To restore intercellular metabolism, products that are easily digested are needed.
- During treatment, it will also be necessary to exclude flour products and sweet.
- Soy is the main enemy of hypothyroidism, so it must also be deleted from the daily menu.
- Every day, a patient should consume iodine-containing foods, such as sea kale, walnuts, persimmons, seafood. Also, you need to replace the usual salt with iodized salt.
- With hypothyroidism, nutritionists recommend eating more fruits and vegetables, as well as protein foods.
Quite often in patients with hypothyroidism, there is a phenomenon such as constipation. To prevent such trouble, it is necessary to include foods with high fiber content in the diet. Due to the slowing of metabolic processes, the liquid is removed from the body for a long time, resulting in the swelling of tissues and internal organs. In connection with this phenomenon, it is necessary to limit the consumption of water and other liquids to 1.5 liters per day. With the right diet improves not only the metabolism, but also the psychoemotional state of the patient.
Traditional medicine
Treatment of endocrine disease by folk methods should occur in conjunction with drug therapy. The use of herbal and natural products is aimed at maintaining the immune system, stabilizing the psychoemotional state and removing visual symptoms of the disease.
Recipes for alternative medicine can be used internally and externally. When using herbal medicine, it is important to observe regularity. Vegetable collections should be used by certain courses, between which there must be mandatory breaks.
To remove a symptom such as swelling, you can use herbal preparations that have a diuretic effect. Usually the composition of such mixtures include St. John's wort, parsley, oregano, mint. Also, with the appearance of edemas, a cautious therapeutic massage and various cosmetic baths and compresses are used.
In the plant world, there are various types of herbs, the composition of which is identical to the thyroid hormones( white goatee, beaver's uterus).Such plants are able to take an active part in the restoration of the hormonal background, so the use of folk recipes must necessarily be agreed with the attending physician.
