Acupuncture for Grave’s disease NYC

 

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF Grave’s disease?

  • An autoimmune disease where the body produces an antibody attacking the thyroid

  • Biomedicine causative factor is unclear but could be triggered by an infectious agent leading to people who are genetically susceptible.

  • In Chinese medicine we see this usually an emotional, traumatic event, sudden shock leading to an overactive thyroid.

SYMPTOMS

  • Possible enlargement of the thyroid gland

  • Buldging eyes

  • Heat intolerance with sweating

  • Palpitations, increased heart rate

  • Constipation

  • Hair Loss

  • Hand tremors

  • Increased bowel movements or diarrhea

  • Hormonal disruption of the menstrutation

 

HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE HELP WITH Grave’s disease?

  • Acupuncture and Chinese medicine helps regulate an over active immune system, calms the nervous system, and regulate hormones in the body.

    HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?

  • Chinese medicine is effective in helping restoring function and managing symptoms of hyperthyroidism.

  • Severity of the disease ranges from mild to severe. And each have their own course of treatments recommended. To find out please consult with us what is the best course possible.

  • Patient may go into remission with the treatment of acupuncture and chinese Herbs. Usually Patients will be taking Carbimozle or Methimizole and we advocate to stay on the medications until your symptoms or lab reports improve.

  • If you had radioactive iodine treatments we will not be able to help. If you still have symptoms while taking thyroxine we may be able to help