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Yoga asanas can support one’s thyroid function and optimize it but it isn’t a permanent cure. If you are diagnosed with any one of the thyroid disorders, you solely can’t rely on yoga to cure your symptoms. You will need medications, lifestyle changes, and a proper diet for that.
That said, indulging in regular yoga exercises has proven benefits in improving metabolism, and preventing common thyroid-related symptoms like muscle weakness, pain in the joints, etc.
The treatment for thyroid disorders depends on your diagnosis, meaning that the treatment for hypothyroidism is different from the treatment for hyperthyroidism.
The best treatment for hypothyroidism involves the administration of synthetic thyroid hormones, which restores the levels of the thyroid hormones in the blood. The optimal dosage of thyroid medications relieves the symptoms gradually, making the individual feel better eventually.
The treatment options for hyperthyroidism involve the intake of radioactive iodine (taken orally), anti-thyroid medications, and beta-blockers (to manage heart palpitations and faster heart rate). If nothing works, doctors might suggest getting a thyroidectomy to excise and remove the thyroid gland entirely.
The thyroid treatment should start immediately after the diagnosis. Ideally, you need to pay close attention to the symptoms and consult your doctor about it.
Depending on the symptoms, your doctor will prescribe relevant blood tests, and imaging to determine the type of thyroid disorder you are struggling with.
Following the diagnosis, your doctor will start you on relevant treatment options. There is no “standard” time to start your thyroid treatment. It typically starts right after a diagnosis.
