Alternative Treatment for Hypothyroid

Hypothyroidism refers to the reduction in the synthesis of the thyroid hormone. When not treated, hypothyroidism results in high cholesterol levels, which in turn causes hear attack. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is one of the common causes of hypothyroidism, wherein the immune system attacks the tissue, thereby decreasing the secretion.

Giddiness is a common symptom of hypothyroidism. Check out with your physician regarding the drugs, as your levels are under control.

Hypothyroid Symptoms Treatment

Certain general guidelines for giddiness are:

• Do not give sudden jerks, or turn suddenly.
• Do not stand up, all of a sudden.
• Avoid the intake of certain medications used for mood swings.
• Abstinence from alcohol and smoking helps.
• A simple and balanced diet with less spices, prove beneficial.
• Tobacco and narcotic drugs are not recommended.
• A decoction made with drumstick leaves is added to lemon juice and consumed for seven days.
• Take care while ascending or descending the stairs. Nausea is common with giddiness.
• The individual feels the rotation of objects around. So, it is better not to leave such individuals alone.
• Do not operate any machinery.
• An active lifestyle proves beneficial.

A healthy diet helps in overall well being. Natural foods enhance the fiber in the diet. Seafood and lean protein are good for health. Avoid red meat, as they are marbled with fat. Selenium, in the form of lean meta and Brazil nuts are helpful, in the conversion of T4 to T3, which is the active form.

Light headedness or fainting is common in many individual, especially in senescence. Giddiness is also possible due to certain metabolic disorders. Lack of food is not the causative factor, if your giddiness recurs. Hypertension or high blood pressure also results in giddiness or fainting. Camphor oil is used as an inhalant. Inhalation of essential oils such as lavender and peppermint also proves beneficial.

Stugeron and vertin helps to regulate certain disorders of vestibular (central and peripheral) origin. This includes tinnitus, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, vertigo and nystagmus. Vertin 16 is a betahistine, used in the treatment of giddiness and tinnitus or ringing in the ears. Side effects of vertin 16 are headache and abdominal discomfort.  Stugeron causes certain side effects such as drowsiness, stomach upset and so on. Cinnarizine is the active ingredient in stugeron, which helps to control inner ear disturbances. Other side effects are sweating, weight gain, headache, jaundice, twitches, tremors and dry mouth. Thyroid hormone deficiency also results in certain symptoms, such as enlarged thyroid, dry skin, intolerance to cold, dry nail and recurrent infections. Improper dosage of drugs also gives rise to complications. If your giddiness is devoid of any of the above said symptoms, take the guidance of your physician.