Goiter (thyroidgland enlargement) symptoms and home made remedies

Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland, visible as a swelling on the neck, and is fairly common. In order for the thyroid to produce hormones it requires iodine in the diet for their synthesis. If there is insufficient iodine in the diet the gland increases its activity and swells, resulting in a goiter. The  nontoxic enlargement of the thyroid dueto insufficient iodine is common and easily remedied
by eating more fish and iodized salt, thereby increasing iodine intake.
 Conditions of which goiter is a feature are:

GRAVE’S DISEASE, where the thyroid is overactive
and enlargement is accompanied by excessive hormone
production.
HASHIMOTO’S THYROIDITIS, where the thyroid
is underactive due to antibodies to thyroid hormone.
Causes an ache in the neck and difficulty in swallowing.
UB-ACUTE THYROIDITIS, probably a viral infection which causes inflammation and pain.

DYSHORMONOGENESIS, a genetic enzyme deficiency which interferes with normal hormone synthesis.
TUMORS of the thyroid gland, which may be benign
or malignant.
Symptoms
• swelling at the front of the neck, which may vary from
a small lump to a very large mass
• difficulty in swallowing or breathing in severe cases
• hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid): weight loss,
increased appetite, warm, dry skin, tremor, insomnia,
bulging eyes
• hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid): tiredness,
muscle weakness, weight gain, flaky skin, hair loss,
deepening voice
T R E AT M E N T
Herbalism
Bladderwrack, brown seaweed, can help goiter caused by an underactive thyroid.
Bugleweed is used to treat an overactive thyroid.
Aromatherapy
Clary sage has a balancing effect on hormones, and since
it is now believed that an underactive thyroid may be
linked to an excess of female hormones, this may be a useful oil.
Homeopathy
The following remedies, taken twice daily for up to 2 weeks, should improve the condition:
• Iodum, for someone who is always in a hurry and
feeling hot.
• Spongia, for a long-standing condition, where there is
a hard lump.
• Calcarea, for a pale, chilly, overweight person.
• Fluoric acid, for elderly sufferers who are youngthinking, vigorous, and with varicose veins.
Vitamins and Minerals
Increase your intake of salt, fish, seafish, and kelp to
ensure adequate iodine