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Goitre

see also Thyroid Problems

Non-toxic enlargement of thyroid gland, usually due to a shortage of iodine in diet; iodine shortage means that thyroid cannot produce enough thyroxine, so pituitary stimulates it to enlarge in a vain attempt to increase thyroxine production, enlargement produces swelling around front of neck. Condition is easily remedied by increasing iodine intake; fish and kelp are good natural sources. The homeopathic remedies below will also help. If, in spite of these measures, swelling does not go down, see your medical doctor.

Specific remedies to be taken every 12 hours for up to 2 weeks

  • Obsessive personality, always in a hurry, always feeling hot, dark hair and Iodum 30c
  • Long-standing swelling of thyroid, lump feels hard Spongia 30c
  • Person pale, chilly, overweight with sweaty feet Calcarea 30c
  • Person who is elderly, but vigorous and full-bodied, with varicose veins Fluoric ac. 30c

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