Description
Thyroiditis is a disease of the Thyroid Gland. The inflammation of the Thyroid Gland is Thyroiditis.
Thyroid Gland is a butterfly shaped gland. It is present in front of the neck. Thyroid hormones released by the thyroid gland regulate the body functions.
The bacterial or viral infections may cause inflammation of the thyroid gland. Inflammation is a response of the Body against these bacteria and viruses. When some pathogens enter into the body the immune system tries to fight them. This causes Inflammation.
Types of Thyroiditis
Acute Thyroiditis : It is caused by bacterial infection.
Subacute Thyroiditis : It is caused by viral infection.
Drug induced Thyroiditis : It is caused by certain medications.
Silent Thyroiditis : It causes permanent Hypothyroidism.
Radiation Induced Thyroiditis : It is caused by harmful radiations such as radiations of Chemotherapy.
Postpartum Thyroidits : Antibodies attack the thyroid gland.
Causes of Thyroiditis
Certain Medication
Autoimmune Diseases
Damage to the Thyroid Gland
Bacterial Infections or Viral Infections
If not treated properly, Thyroiditis may cause
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Materia Medica for Thyroiditis
Single Herb Walnut ( Akhrot ) has properties to stimulate the thyroid gland. Consume 5 Walnuts ( Akhrot ) in the morning daily.
Kelp for Thyroiditis
Take dried Kelp. Powder it. Sprinkle quarter teaspoon in any vegetable soup. Have it once a day.
Coconut ( Nariyal ) Oil for Thyroiditis
Put one teaspoon Coconut ( Nariyal ) Oil in one glass of warm milk. Drink it on an empty stomach.
Use 2 tablespoon Cod Liver Oil ( Kad Machli Ka Tel ) in daily preparation.
OR : Purchase capsules of Cod Liver Oil ( Kad Machli Ka Tel ) from market. Take one capsule twice a day.