Hyperthyroidism can be treated with Chinese medicine, Western medicine or a combination of Chinese and Western medicine, and you can’t simply say which one is better or worse, but you have to combine it with your specific condition.
Hyperthyroidism is a common endocrine disease caused by excessive secretion of thyroid hormones, which is mainly manifested in the form of enlarged lumps on both sides of the throat nodes in the front of the neck, hyperphagia, emaciation, excessive sweating, palpitations (accelerated heartbeat, often accompanied by panic attacks), emotional irritability, bulging eyes, hand tremors, etc. Hyperthyroidism belongs to the category of galls in Chinese medicine.
Hyperthyroidism belongs to the category of “Gall Disease” in Chinese medicine and is often caused by internal injuries of emotions and moods, improper diet and soil and water. The treatment is to regulate qi and resolve phlegm (regulating the body’s qi to resolve phlegm) and eliminate galls and knots.
Chinese and Western medicine have their own advantages in treating hyperthyroidism. Western medicine has more varied diagnostic and therapeutic means, and the treatment is more targeted, while Chinese medicine focuses on overall health care, which is effective in improving clinical symptoms. The choice of treatment should be made in consultation with a medical professional and based on the actual condition.
Hyperthyroidism should be treated in a timely manner, and the prognosis is mostly good. However, large lumps, hard lumps, or poor mobility, or rapid growth, more often suggest that the condition is more serious, it is recommended to consult a doctor as soon as possible, standardized diagnosis and treatment. Daily regimen should pay attention to keep the spirit happy, as well as dietary adjustments (consumption of seaweed, kelp, kombu, etc.) in response to the soil and water factors.