Suggest Treatment For Increased Hair Loss And Fatigue

Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2015

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Question : Hi there,
I would like to establish have I a Thyroid problem, I have increasing loss of hair on top of my head which is great concern to me, also my nails don't grow, my energy levels very poor I get up tired after my nights sleep, I am bloated and problem losing weight on an ongoing basis, what tests do you recommend I need please?

Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Neck examination and thyroid blood works

Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your concern.
Most of the symptoms are non specefic. With hypothyroidism, around 50% persons will have a enlarged thyroid ( goiter). Rest may only have abnormalities in blood test. Please get your neck examined by your doctor. Besides, you may get the thyroid blood works ( free T4, Free T3 and TSH). These tests are not expensive and are freely available.
Regards
Binu

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