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What Are The Adverse Effects Of Low Levels Of Hormones In Body?

Posted on Tue, 31 Mar 2015

Question: My question is, what effect has low levels of hormones on the body.

Answered by Dr. Ajish TP (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It depends on the type of hormones

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX,

Welcome to HCM.

There are different hormone in the body which maintain our wellbeing. The symptoms depends on the type of hormone which is low.

Thyroid hormones and adrenal hormones predominantly present with tiredness. Sex hormone deficiency causes hot flashes.

Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you.

Regards,

Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM]
Consultant Endocrinologist

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

Follow up: Dr. Ajish TP (31 hours later)

Is it associated with hair loss?
XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Ajish TP (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hair loss is common

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX,

Welcone back.

Hair loss is common in hormonal disorders. It is seen in common hormonal disorder like under functioning thyroid ( hypothyroidism). It is also seen in male hormone excess ( poly cystic ovaries), cortisol excess, etc

Regards
Dr Ajish TP

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

Follow up: Dr. Ajish TP (28 hours later)

Is there a "cure"? Medication? Grand-mothers remedy? Please before I go bald!!

Answered by Dr. Ajish TP (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please see detailed answer

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Sorry for wrongly typing your name.

The treatment of hair loss depends on the cause. Common investigations we do in case of hair loss are:

1. Thyroid function tests, testosterone
2. Haemoglobin
3. Calcium
4. Vitamin D and B12

If there is any abnormalities we treat it appropriately: like thyroxine for hypothyroidism, anti androgen medications, calcium, vitamin supplements.

If all investigations are normal, we try with anti dandruff shampoo, hair oil massage and protein treatments. Topical minoxidil liquid 2% is also useful when applied on scalp twice daily for 3 months.

If all measures fail, specialised hair centres are offering hair transplants.

These are the treatments available for hair loss. Wishing you good health.

Regards
Dr Ajish TP

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Ajish TP (3 days later)

Thank you. XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Ajish TP (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wishing you good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Wishing you good health
Regards
Dr Ajish TP

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