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Can Thyroid Disorder Lead To Excess Growth Of Body Hair?
Hi I have a thyroid disease it went undetected for years I was never a large child but as soon as I hit my teens my weight soared I was always told you are what you eat cut down on the usual fried food , ( never eat fried food) chocolate ( don t eat as I m a migraine suffera) crisps ect I hardly ever touch, I do NOT over eat ,yet still my weight sores I am now 60 and have been taking thyroxin 200mg daily for years , and also suffer from chronic Arthritus in my joints, I have found it a little difficult to swallow lately, my hair comes out quite a lot , is there some thing more than my rhyroid going on here ?
Fri, 8 May 2020
Hello,
It is unlikely related to thyroid dysfunction. Other hormonal causes like excessive production of male hormones must be ruled out. Consult an endocrinologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
It is unlikely related to thyroid dysfunction. Other hormonal causes like excessive production of male hormones must be ruled out. Consult an endocrinologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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