Hyperthyroidism is a condition of the thyroid gland, in which the body produces an increased amount of hormones. An increase in the number of hormones in the blood leads to an accelerated metabolism in the body, which has a negative effect on his condition. There can be several reasons for the disease. Most often, pathology of the gland, diffuse toxic goiter, inflammatory processes in the body, tumors of the pituitary gland. There is also artificially acquired hyperthyroidism, resulting from improper use of thyroid hormones or increased intake of iodine.
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism may differ depending on the stage of the disease. If it is an easy form, then the symptoms of the disease are insignificant. This is a small weight loss, irritability, tachycardia is possible, in which palpitations, sweating, even with a relatively comfortable ambient temperature, are increased.
With an average degree of disease, weight loss is already quite noticeable, there is an ongoing tachycardia. The person becomes irritable, anxious, trembling of the limbs is noted, as well as symptoms such as protrusion of the eyeball and eyelid edema.
With severe form of hyperthyroidism, all of the above symptoms are even more pronounced. Loss in weight is sharp, exophthalmos( protrusion of the eyeball) is even more noticeable. There is dryness of the mucous eye, associated with a violation of their motor function. From the central nervous system can be observed irritability, fear, nervousness, emotional instability.
The cardiovascular system goes into enhanced mode of operation. Tachycardia has a persistent character. There is a decrease in appetite. Chronic fatigue and weakness of the muscles, trembling of the limbs develop. Externally, hyperthyroidism is manifested by an increase in the size of the thyroid gland.
The degree of the disease and the method of treatment must be determined by the doctor. With hyperthyroidism of medium and severe degree of treatment without the use of medications can not do. To prevent disease and at the initial stages of development, it is possible to be treated with folk remedies. There are many different infusions and decoctions from plants to prevent the development of the disease, as well as the removal of any symptoms.
Treatment based on alcohol solutions
Alcohol tincture in persimmons.
- Squeezed juice from the fruits of persimmons, to it alcohol is added in a ratio of 5: 1.
- The workpiece should be stuck for a few days.
- Take 3 times a day on an empty stomach.
- Course - 1 month.
Persimmon contains a large number of vitamins - C, P, B1, B2, B3, beta-carotene, iodine, trace elements such as copper, sodium, calcium, etc. All of them together have a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system, pectin helps in the digestion, the presence of trace elements in the fruit provides the human brain with the necessary nutrients.
Hawthorn tincture.
- It is necessary to take the flowers of the plant and pour them with alcohol.
- Capacity close and put away in a dark place for 30-40 days.
- Drink 4 times a day drops by 30.
Hawthorn contains a large amount of potassium, magnesium, calcium, copper, zinc and iron. Has a calming effect on the nervous system, helps in lowering blood pressure, improves the work of the heart. Flowers and fruits of the plant affect some of the cancer. Due to the high content of vitamins it helps the thyroid to normalize its work.
Ginseng tincture.
- In this case, mix three ingredients - the plant itself, alcohol, flaxseed oil.
- The solution is then removed to a dark place and infused for a week.
- Take three times a day, one hour before a meal.
The plant has a wide range of action. Has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, helps in metabolism, reduces the amount of cholesterol in the blood, increases immunity.
Tincture on walnut partitions.
- 250 g of walnut partitions are poured with vodka in the amount of 1 liter.
- Insist for 7 days.
- Filter.
- Take infusion every day 3 times in 1 teaspoon for 10 days.
Tincture helps to reduce the metabolic process in the body, is the prevention of cancer, improves the hormonal background and increases immunity.
Treatment based on aqueous solutions of
Valerian infusion.
- You need to pour a few grams of the plant with boiling water.
- Allow to stand for 2 hours.
- Eat 5 times a day.
The ideal remedy for restoring the cardiovascular and nervous system, helps with migraine and headaches.
Tincture on green walnuts.
- To prepare the infusion it is necessary to take green walnuts and leaves.
- There also add the root part of licorice, nettle leaves, corn stigmas.
- All this must be poured with boiling water and let it brew for 1 hour.
- To apply infusion it is necessary daily 3 times a day for half a teaspoon.
Decoction of cherry tree branches.
- Take a number of cherry twigs, add water and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Strain.
- Drink 3 times a day for 10 ml.
Recommended for the manifestation of edema, hypertension and various inflammatory processes. And it also has a good effect when a thyroid gland develops. Decoction of the nettle and licorice root. Mix the greens of nettle, licorice root, the root of valerian.
The decoction has an effect on thyroid hyperfunction and helps to reduce the symptoms of a disease such as Based's disease.
Compresses
Compress for the treatment of diffuse goiter.
- For preparation, a mixture of walnut shells and oak bark is taken.
- The workpiece is filled with hot water.
- Insists before full cooling.
- Cooled decoction soak the tissue and impose on the problematic parts of the gland.
- Apply compresses for 5 days.
Compress of blue or white clay.
- Cold clay, resembling sour cream, is applied to the fabric in a small layer, approximately 1 cm.
- The compress is applied to the neck and tied over with a bandage or a handkerchief.
- You need to walk with a bandage for an hour.
- Repeat during the day at least 2-3 times.
- Every day, make a fresh compress, do not use old clay.
Lotion for nodular toxic goiter. Hyperthyroidism is characterized by trembling of limbs and rapid heart rate. To get rid of the symptoms you can use lotions. The recipe is as follows:
- The oak bark is crushed, mixed with walnut shells and poured with water.
- The mixture is boiled for 30 minutes.
- Then apply to the fabric and put on the neck.
- Compress the fix with a bandage.
- Make lotions for 5 days.
Compress from barley and bedrock.
- Put the mixture of herbs in a tissue bag and cook for 10 minutes.
- Then cool, from the bag do not pull out.
- Once the compress has cooled, attach to the neck in the thyroid gland.
- Keep the compress for 2-3 hours.
Barley has strong therapeutic properties, it helps to normalize the metabolism, lowers blood glucose levels, has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system.
Treatment with folk remedies has great advantages for the recovery of the body. Nature has given man a truly huge selection of medicinal plants, fruits and vegetables, containing a lot of vitamins and minerals. Recipes of traditional medicine are composed over many years and tested in practice. But still, do not forget that the treatment of hyperthyroidism with folk remedies should be under the control of specialists, and you do not need to abuse the infusions and broths.
