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What Causes Severe Hair Loss And Weight Gain While Suffering From Hypothyroidism?

I am 24yr old, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism 1 year back with TSH level 6.32. Since my condition was not improving and health problems were adding up everyday, On further diagnosis (Anti TPO 1300) I came to know about Hashimoto s. It was a shock as its not heredity. Following are my Symptoms: 1. Excessive Hair Fall 2. Weight Gain (Very Difficult to loose weight even after exercise) 3. Black Out (Fatigue, Low BP & Energy tripping). 4. Mood Swings, Depression. After Lot of research I am now following a good healthy diet, balance of all nutrients. Supplements of Selenium, Biotin and Ashwagandha tablets. and Daily Evening Walk for 35 Min (Minimum). All these conditions have improved in last 2 months (after controlling diet and taking nutrient supplements) only hair fall and weight is still prevalent. Presently in my last test TSH 1.26 I am on a 62.5mcg Abott Thyronorm. My question to you is, am i suppose to quit gluten? (I have found in lot of researches about Gluten sensitivity with Hashimoto s) My Doctor has told me not to. (He is not very much helping & counseling as at this young age I don t want to be weak in any way. I want to be completely healthy again. Please Guide.
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Hello,

It is quite common with hypothyroidism. Consult an endocrinologist and get evaluated. Nothing much to worry and you will improve once the hormone status is corrected.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Hair Loss And Weight Gain While Suffering From Hypothyroidism?

Hello, It is quite common with hypothyroidism. Consult an endocrinologist and get evaluated. Nothing much to worry and you will improve once the hormone status is corrected. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician