Does Rilassáre's alternative medicine replace traditional medicine?
No, alternative medicine is a complement to the treatments that the patient may be receiving and is not contraindicated in any case due to its safety and lack of adverse reactions or side effects. Alternative medicine helps strengthen your immune system and regulate your body’s acidity for optimal functioning.
What is hypothyroidism?
A condition characterized by decreased functional activity of the thyroid gland and a drop in thyroid hormone secretion. It causes a decrease in basal metabolism, fatigue, sensitivity to cold, and in women, menstrual disturbances. Hypothyroidism is more common in women.
Symptoms of hypothyroidism may include:
Main symptoms include fatigue, sensitivity to cold, constipation, dry skin, and unexplained weight gain. People may experience:
- • Whole body. Fatigue, lethargy, or feeling cold.
- • Development. Slow growth or delayed puberty.
- • Hair. Hair loss or dryness.
- • Also common. Enlarged thyroid, weight gain, high cholesterol, sexual dysfunction, constipation, slow heart rate, irritability, sluggishness, dry skin, irregular uterine bleeding, cold sensitivity, or brittle nails.
Causes of hypothyroidism
The most common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which leads to progressive destruction of the thyroid due to autoimmune processes.
Types of hypertension
- • Primary or essential. This is the most common type of high blood pressure. It generally develops over time with age.
- • Secondary. Caused by another medical condition or the use of certain medications.
Diagnosis of hypothyroidism
- • TSH testing is the most sensitive parameter for diagnosing hypothyroidism.
- • Typically, in established hypothyroidism, there is an elevation in TSH along with a decrease in T4 levels.
- • If a goiter is present, a thyroid ultrasound may be recommended.
Treatments for hypothyroidism
Treatment consists of hormones:
- • Hormones. They influence body processes by regulating organ activity.
Complications of hypothyroidism
Untreated hypothyroidism can lead to various health problems:
- • Goiter.
- • Heart problems.
- • Mental health issues.
- • Peripheral neuropathy.
- • Myxedema.
- • Infertility.
- • Congenital abnormalities.
Prevention of hypothyroidism
There is no definitive way to prevent hypothyroidism, except:
- • Avoid medications that may cause it.
- • Ensure adequate iodine intake through foods that contain it and iodized salt.
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