Thyroid medication increases weight

Weight gain through treatment of thyroid disorders.
If too many hormones are produced and released by the thyroid gland, the physicians speak of hyperthyroidism. In the case of too little hormone production and secretion, hypothyroidism is hypothetical. Because of such diseases, a number of patients must be permanently treated with medication, which is usually prescribed in the case of hypothyroidism, the intake of thyroxine. However, the most common preparations, L-thyroxine, can in some cases cause a significant increase in weight, as the professional association of German internists (BDI) explains in a recent press release.

Weight gain by L-thyroxine
The BDI points to the acceleration of metabolism by L-thyroxine, which usually results in weight loss, but also increases the patient's hunger sensation. If the extra appetite outweighs the acceleration of the metabolism, the patients will increase, explained the BDI. Dr. However, Wolfgang Wesiack, President of the BDI, warns against arbitrarily changing the dose of the drug due to its undesirable side effects. This could have a significant impact on the success of the therapy and it would therefore be better to adapt the diet to the situation, the expert explained. According to the BDI, even after the successful treatment of hyperthyroidism, there may be a significant increase in weight because patients have become used to eating more and not reducing their food intake after treatment.

Treatment of thyroid diseases in naturopathye
Accompanying traditional methods of treatment, various fields of interference, which can also be the cause of the disease, are visited and eliminated in natural medicine using various diagnostic methods, such as neural therapy or bioenergetic methods. Cold clay wraps as well as targeted breathing and vocal exercises are also recommended for local physical application. In addition, numerous natural remedies such as homeopathy, environmental therapy, phytotherapy, psychotherapeutic procedures, relaxation procedures, Bach flower remedies or minerals can be supported. Schüßler be used. (fp, 12.10.2010)