Any sort of dysfunction in the normal functioning of the thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland that sits low on the front of the neck, results in thyroid problems. The thyroid lies below Adam’s apple, along the front of the windpipe. Any abnormality in the thyroid, results in goiter, thyroiditis, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Graves disease, thyroid cancer, thyroid nodule, and thyroid storm. While timely treatment of thyroid is essential, the time and the type of treatment one should opt for also matters a lot. To create awareness on thyroid issues, January is observed as Thyroid Awareness Month.
We at ETimes spoke to Dr. Partap Chauhan, Director, Jiva Ayurveda on common symptoms of thyroid, how it affects babies and how Ayurvedic can be helpful for treating thyroid problems.
