Overview

Hashimoto's disease, also known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, and chronic autoimmune thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disease that damages the thyroid gland. An autoimmune disorder is an illness caused by the immune system attacking healthy tissues. In Hashimoto's disease, immune-system cells lead to the death of the thyroid's hormone-producing cells. The disease usually results in a decline in hormone production. 

Although anyone can develop Hashimoto's disease, it's most common among middle-aged women. It's the most typical reason for hypothyroidism or an underactive thyroid. The primary treatment is thyroid hormone replacement. Hypothyroidism can lead to issues conceiving as well as during pregnancy if left untreated. Fatigue, weight gain, depression, and joint pain are signs of hypothyroidism.

Causes

One common thyroid gland condition is Hashimoto's disease. Although it can happen to anyone at any age, middle-aged women are the ones who experience it most frequently. It is brought on by the immune system's attack on the thyroid gland. The illness starts slowly. It could take months or even years for the condition to be detected and thyroid hormone levels to fall below normal. Those with a family history of thyroid conditions are more likely to have it In rare cases of hormonal issues caused by the immune system. Both type 1 diabetes and inadequate adrenal function may cause it known as Type 2 polyglandular autoimmune syndrome (PGA II). Type 1 polyglandular autoimmune syndrome (PGA I) is where there is adrenal gland dysfunction and fungal infections in the mouth and nails. Other causes include

• Parathyroid gland under activity

• Excessive exposure to radiation 

• Exposure to chemical agents 

• Hormonal changes 

• Viral infections

Symptoms

• Fatigue and lethargy  

• Enhanced sensitivity to cold 

• An increase in drowsiness 

• Skin is dry 

• Constipation 

• Muscle weakness 

• Muscle aches tenderness stiffness 

• Joint discomfort and stiffness. 

• Inconsistent or excessive menstrual bleeding 

• Depression 

• Problems with memory or concentration 

• Goitre (thyroid swelling) 

• A puffy face 

• Fragile nails. 

• Hair loss 

• Increased tongue size

Ayurvedic View

Galaganda- Here gala refers to neck and ganda is a swelling resembling shape of button, filled bladder etc, the disease in which there is swelling in front of the neck hanging pendulously like a srotum, either big or small in size or without swelling. Dosha involved is aggaravated vata ,kapha dosha which does vitiation of medas (fat tissue), as pitta is not involved, there is no suppuration of the swelling, this is hashimoto thyroiditis, due to autoimmune condition and hormonal imbalances- (hypothyroidism). Ayurveda's approach is to correct agni (metabolism), bring doshas back to prakruta awastha (balance state), reduce the symptoms and prevent the complications by ayurvedic panchakarma treatment and treatment done to improve the function of the thyroid gland.

Ayurvedic Treatments

Udhwarthanam   Bashpa Swedanam   Kashaya dhara   Virechana   Lepanam   Thalapodichil   Vasti Nasyam   Dhomapanam  Shirodhara   

Naturopathy Treatments

Spinal bath   Enema   Steam bath   Sun bath   Mud therapy   Neck Packs   Reflexology   Magneto therapy Acupuncture    Manipulative therapy    Diet therapy    Clinical yoga    Cyclic meditation    Mind sound resonance technique