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Can Weight Gain And Hair Fall Problem Be Indications Of Thyroid Problem?

Posted on Mon, 13 Jan 2014

Question: hi doc how r u, since last 1 -1/2 month i feel my weight is increasing & my hair fall is also increase day by day.are these symptoms of thyriod

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer: yes, they could be Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX, Yes, these could be symptoms of low functioning thyroid. I would suggest you to get your thyroid function test done that includes T3, T4, and TSH values. Please get back to me with the reports. Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Shanthi E (1 hour later)

wht all other symptoms of Thyroid

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (19 hours later)

Brief Answer: symptoms detailed below Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX, Tiredness and weakness; or feeling "run down" is the most common symptom of Hypothyroidism or low functioning thyroid gland. Other symptoms are as follows: Weight gain or difficulty losing weight Constipation Depression Thinning or brittleness of the hair or nails Cold intolerance Sleepiness Memory loss Decreased libido Muscle aches and pains Please do get back with the test reports. Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar