What are the treatments for hyperthyroidism in traditional Chinese medicine

TCM treatment of hyperthyroidism mainly includes Chinese medicine conditioning, acupuncture and moxibustion therapy, massage, diet recuperation, emotional regulation and other ways. Hyperthyroidism belongs to the category of gallbladder disease in traditional Chinese medicine, which is often related to factors such as liver depression and heat transformation, yin deficiency and yang hyperactivity. It needs to be treated based on individual constitution differentiation.

1. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment

Traditional Chinese medicine treatment for hyperthyroidism requires selecting a prescription based on the syndrome type. The type of liver depression can be treated with modified Gardenia Clearing Liver Decoction, which contains ingredients such as Gardenia and Bupleurum chinense; The type of Yin deficiency and Yang hyperactivity is commonly referred to as Tianwang Buxin Dan or Zhibai Dihuang Wan, which contain medicinal herbs such as Zhimu and Huangbai. Traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations such as Prunella oral liquid and Jiakangling tablet can also help regulate thyroid function. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners should adjust medication based on tongue and pulse conditions to avoid self medication.

2. acupuncture and moxibustion therapy

acupuncture and moxibustion is used to regulate the liver and qi by stimulating Taichong, Sanyinjiao and other acupoints, and to select Fengchi, Hegu and other acupoints to clear away heat and fire. The clinical practice often uses the technique of tonifying and relieving diarrhea, with 2-3 treatments per week, combined with electroacupuncture to enhance the effect. Research shows that acupuncture and moxibustion can regulate the level of thyroid stimulating hormone and improve symptoms such as palpitation and hyperhidrosis, but it needs to be continued for 1-3 months to take effect.

3. Tuina Massage

Tuina focuses on the Foot Jue Yin Liver Meridian and Foot Shao Yin Kidney Meridian, using techniques such as kneading and point pressing to act on acupoints such as Qi Men and Gan Shu. Gentle massage of the neck can relieve thyroid enlargement, and combined with ear acupressure to regulate endocrine function. Daily self massage of Taichong acupoint for 5-10 minutes can help calm the liver and promote yang, but local pressure should be avoided during acute thyroid pain.

4. Dietary regulation

Diet should avoid high iodine foods such as kelp and seaweed. It is recommended to use yin nourishing ingredients such as lilies and Tremella fuciformis. chrysanthemums and cassia seeds can be used as tea drinks to clear heat. For those with yin deficiency, turtles, oysters, and other foods can be used to nourish kidney yin. For those with strong liver fire, celery, bitter gourd, and other foods can be used to clear the liver and relieve fire. Pay attention to controlling spicy and stimulating foods, maintain protein intake but limit animal organs.

5. Emotional Regulation

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that emotional disorders can exacerbate liver depression and transform into fire. It is recommended to use exercises such as Eight Section Brocade and Tai Chi to relieve stress. Meditation and breathing exercises can help regulate autonomic nervous system function and avoid intense emotional fluctuations. Severe anxiety patients can cooperate with ear acupuncture treatment, and family members should create a peaceful environment to reduce the patient's mental stimulation. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment for hyperthyroidism needs to be persisted for 3-6 months to show significant effects, during which thyroid function should be regularly rechecked. Cooperate with a low iodine diet to avoid staying up late and overexertion. If there are symptoms of hyperthyroidism crisis such as high fever and arrhythmia, immediate integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment is necessary. Iodine containing drugs are prohibited during treatment, and female patients should pay attention to changes in their menstrual cycle.