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What Causes Frequent Headaches, Brittle Hair And Nail, Frequent Bruises And Tiredness?

I have been very tired, bruise easily and not much of an appetite. I have lost approx 20 pounds without intent ( 152 down to 130 in a couple of months time. I have also been experiencing frequent headaches, thin brittle hair and nails. I am 49 years old, female, 5 6 non smoking. Is this normal for a woman my age?
posted on Mon, 28 Jul 2014
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hi,
it could be due to hormonal changes, thyroid changes or due to iron deficiency anemia.
Get yourself tested for the same.
Review with reports.
Regards
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What Causes Frequent Headaches, Brittle Hair And Nail, Frequent Bruises And Tiredness?

hi, it could be due to hormonal changes, thyroid changes or due to iron deficiency anemia. Get yourself tested for the same. Review with reports. Regards