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Suggest Treatment For Constipation, Fatigue, Weight Gain And Brittle Hair

I am experiencing 30 pound weight gain in last six months, hair and nails brittle, fatigue, severe constipation, and brain fog. I am 54 years old female, when I went to the clinic I was told it was stress. I did have significant stress last summer but feel its maintained now. What can I do to resolve this? Shouldn t we do more testing than a metabolic panel?
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have constipation, fatigue, weight gain and brittle hairs. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like viral syndrome , hypothyroidism , medication side-effect , dehydration , constipation , irritable bowel syndrome and depression . I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor may order blood test , stool test and take history . Doctor may refer you to gastroenterology for gastric problem , who may prescribe analgesic , laxative antacid and muscle relaxant or to endocrinologist for hypothyroidism. For now avoid eating spicy and heavy food , take proper rest , apply warm compresses to back and eat fruit like banana . You can consult trichologist for hair problem ,who may prescribe vitamin supplement along with other treatment .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Constipation, Fatigue, Weight Gain And Brittle Hair

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have constipation, fatigue, weight gain and brittle hairs. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like viral syndrome , hypothyroidism , medication side-effect , dehydration , constipation , irritable bowel syndrome and depression . I would suggest you to consult general practitioner for proper examination . Doctor may order blood test , stool test and take history . Doctor may refer you to gastroenterology for gastric problem , who may prescribe analgesic , laxative antacid and muscle relaxant or to endocrinologist for hypothyroidism. For now avoid eating spicy and heavy food , take proper rest , apply warm compresses to back and eat fruit like banana . You can consult trichologist for hair problem ,who may prescribe vitamin supplement along with other treatment . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari