I am constipated, sometimes severely
I am 45years old lady and am suffering from hypothyroid since almost 5 years. I was also taking conventional medicines for the same. But I always suffered from constipation in these last 5 years which I thought I never gave much attention to until it got really severe. I landed up in the hospital for the same. Then it was detected with blood test for thyroid antibodies that I suffered not just simple hypothyroid but it was Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Instead of me opting for the laxatives, I opted for homoeopathy. After a detailed case discussion I was given homoeopathic medicines by my homoeopathic doctor without stopping my conventional medicines. slowly my condition improved and my bowels got regular.
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Constipation
Hashimoto’s disease/ Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system turns against the body’s own tissues. In people suffering from Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, the immune system attacks the thyroid. This can lead to a condition called hypothyroid in which the thyroid does not make enough hormones for the body’s need. There could be a swelling in the neck because the thyroid gland is swollen and enlarged. This condition is called as goitre.
One of the most frustrating and painful side effects of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is constipation. In addition to the painful, uncomfortable and embarrassing effects of chronic constipation, there is also the additional risk that the body is not able to effectively eliminate toxins which can lead to an increased workload on the liver and other detoxification organs. When we don’t eliminate toxins efficiently we increase the toxic burden on our body which can make it more difficult to reverse autoimmunity. Before you begin any detox program it is more important to open up your channels of elimination and make sure bowels are moving regularly and efficiently. In a healthy functioning gut, it should only take 18-24 hours for the food you eat to make it all work through the digestive tract. Hypothyroidism slows the action of the digestive tract causing constipation. The muscles lining the digestive tract including the small and large intestines get weak and the contractions also become weak causing the stool to move slowly too.
Other Symptoms of an underactive thyroid or hypothyroid include:
Unusual sensitivity to cold, weight gain inspite of poor appetite, slow and weak pulse, lack of enthusiasm and dullness, abnormal menstruation or pregnancy, fatigue, depression and hairloss.
Healing with Homoeopathy for Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Homoeopathy helps to produce thyroid hormone naturally by stimulating the immune system and helps in better functioning of the thyroid gland.
Homoeopathic remedies work by stimulating the body’s own healing capacity by encouraging the body to reactivate hormone secretions.
Homeopathy is free from any side-effects.
Stress causes hormonal disturbances in the body like thyroid problems which is very effectively treated with homeopathy.
Homoeopathy is a mind-body medicine. Homoeopathy treats not only the physical complaints, but also targets the mind and gently restores mind-body equilibrium- thus it treats the patient as a whole.
A complete recovery is possible in most cases with homoeopathy.
In the above case where the condition produces antibodies against thyroid can be only dealt with when the immunity of the body is at par. Hence, Homoeopathy always works to get this deviated immunity back to normal.
Synthetic hormonal replacement medicines given in conventional medicines, when taken for a long time could in turn cause thinning of hair which is a known side-effect.
Homoeopathy even if taken for years together does not cause hair thinning. It makes your immune system stronger and helps you live a better health related quality of life.
