Hyperthyroidism And Ayurveda Hyperthyroidism is a metabolic disorder, characterized by the excessive production of thyroxin by the thyroid gland. The increased metabolism causes loss of weight and symptoms such as trembling and sweating of hands. Goitre may also be present. Causes of Hyperthyroidism Causes such as excessive intake of iodine or that of thyroxine, tumours of thyroid gland or that of pituitary gland, excess secretion of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) by pituitary gland, inflammation of thyroid (called thyroiditis), toxic goiter are generally there behind hyperthyroidism. Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism Excessive hunger Frequent bowel movements Nervousness Intolerance towards heat Difficulty to concentrate Scanty or irregular menstruation Fatigue Weight loss Sleeplessness Excessive sweating Tremors in extremities Ayurvedic Hyperthyroidism Treatment According to Ayurveda, hampered digestion of food leads to blockage of the minute channels in the body causing an imbalance in the function of the thyroid gland. Hyperthyroidism causes imbalance in vata and pitta doshas. Impaired vayu and pitta alter body functions and cause the symptoms mentioned above. The two doshas overstimulate the gastric fire which leads to excessive hunger. Vayu has dynamic, light and unstable properties. Escalation of dynamic and unstable characteristics causes tremors in the extremities, sleeplessness, nervousness and difficulty to concentrate the mind. It is also marked by frequent bowel movement and irregular menstruation. The increased lightness of vayu makes the body lighter Since pitta is basically hot, the patient has excessive sweating and intolerance towards heat. The basic Treatments for hyperthyroidism start from doing Panchakarama and medicinal therapy. Alshay Arogyam Ayurvedic Clinic And Panchakarama Center Dr.Akshay 9960779777 / 7387879778