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What Causes Bloating, Constipation, Hair Loss From Eyebrows And Eyelashes?
Question: My eyebrows are falling out and my eyelashes are thining What could be wrong?
Also, I amm having some intestinal issues. Lots of bloating, feeling full with small amounts of food. I run from constipation to very loose stools. My stomach also has a very light burning sensation most of the time including during the night. Sometimes I have burped up food 40-45 minutes after eating.
Also, I amm having some intestinal issues. Lots of bloating, feeling full with small amounts of food. I run from constipation to very loose stools. My stomach also has a very light burning sensation most of the time including during the night. Sometimes I have burped up food 40-45 minutes after eating.
Brief Answer:
Thyroid
Detailed Answer:
Sorry to learn about your symptoms. They are highly suggestive of the possibility of an under-active thyroid i.e. 'hypothyroidism'.
I strongly suggest you get a blood test for TSH. This does not require fasting and can be done at any time of the day or night.
When I see someone like you in my practice, I order some more tests for a better overall evaluation, in addition to a thorough physical examination:
CBC
CMP
HbA1c
Lipids
25 hydroxy Vitamin D
If the TSH comes back abnormal, there are further tests to determine the complete diagnosis. For example if the TSH is raised above the upper limit of normal, then it would be relevant to order
Free T4
Anti TPO (Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies)
Anti Thyroglobulin antibodies
Thyroid
Detailed Answer:
Sorry to learn about your symptoms. They are highly suggestive of the possibility of an under-active thyroid i.e. 'hypothyroidism'.
I strongly suggest you get a blood test for TSH. This does not require fasting and can be done at any time of the day or night.
When I see someone like you in my practice, I order some more tests for a better overall evaluation, in addition to a thorough physical examination:
CBC
CMP
HbA1c
Lipids
25 hydroxy Vitamin D
If the TSH comes back abnormal, there are further tests to determine the complete diagnosis. For example if the TSH is raised above the upper limit of normal, then it would be relevant to order
Free T4
Anti TPO (Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies)
Anti Thyroglobulin antibodies
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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