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Could Hair Loss Be Related To Indigestion?
i am 32 years have one 6 years old kid. for last 3-4years i am suffering from indigestion and frequent loose motion problem. i get very excited with many little things.i don t take fried or spicy food.my mother also have similar problem.for last 1 year i am staying alone with my kid because my husband staying out of India so i am undergoing with a lot of physical and mental stress.i am also loosing my hair excessively for last 3-4 years is my hair falling due to this indigestion?pls help me.
Wed, 19 Dec 2018
Hi,
One of the causes of hair loss is hypothyroidism. Go for serum free T3, Free T4 & TSH. Indigestion is not usually related to hair loss except steatorrhea (fatty bulky stool) causing vitamin A deficiency.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas,
Internal Medicine Specialist
One of the causes of hair loss is hypothyroidism. Go for serum free T3, Free T4 & TSH. Indigestion is not usually related to hair loss except steatorrhea (fatty bulky stool) causing vitamin A deficiency.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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