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HYPERthyroidism
Overactive thyroid gland leading to high levels of thyroid hormones and speeding up of vital body functions
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HYPOthyroidism
Underactive thyroid gland that leads to inadequate production of thyroid hormones and a slowing down of vital body functions
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Body functions increased
Goiter
Enlarged thyroid gland
Nodules on thyroid gland
Gland may be tender and painful
Increased heart rate
Abrnormal heart rhythms. (arrhythmias)
High blood pressure
Excessive sweating
Hand tremors
Nervousness and anxiety
Insomnia
Weightloss despite increased appetite
Fatigue with increased activity levels
Frequent bowel movements
Periodic diarrhoea
Graves Disease and Hyperthyroidism
Eye symptoms such as puffiness, increased tear formation, irritation and unusually sensitivity to light
Bulging eyes (proptosis)
Double vision (diplopia)
Thickening of skin usually over shins with an orange peel texture
Thickened area may be itchy, red and hard
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Body functions slower than normal
Mistaken for depression due to low mood
Dull facial expressions
Voice is hoarse
Speech is slow
Eyelids droop
Face and eyes puffy
Weight gain
Sparse, dry and coarse hair
Coarse, dry, scaly and thick skin
Constipation
Unable to tolerate cold
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Slow pulse
Palms and soles of feet may appear orange
Confusion
Forgetful
If untreated
Anemia
Low body temperature
Heart failure
Confusion with stupor
Coma
Myxedema coma as a result of cold exposure, infection, injury or surgery
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Remedy
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HYPERthyroidism
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HYPOthyroidism
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Iodium
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Protruded eyes
Convulsive and quivering eyes
Tachycardia
Anxiety
Ravenous hunger yet emaciates
Morning diarrhoea
Profuse lachrymation
Staring eyes
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Dry skin
Withered, sallow or dusky face
Dejected with tendency to weap
Fretful with forgetfulness
Cold hands and feet
Sluggish reactions
Chronicity of any infections
Painful when turning hand due to swelling but not when closing fingers
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Sepia
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Anxiety esp evening
Feeling of goneness not relieved by eating
Violent intermittent palpitation
Falling out feeling in eyes
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Very sad
Sensitive
Averse to occupation
Sallow pale face
Drooping eyelids
Constipation
Coldness of legs and feet
< cold air
> warmth, of bed
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Thyroidinum
Dried thyroid gland of the sheep
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Goitre
Eats
Palpitation from least exertion
Trembling of limbs and entire body
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Great weakness
Myxedema
Easily fatigued
Low blood pressure
Stupor
Cold extremeties
Dry skin
Marked sensitivity to cold/ chilliness
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