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What Causes Sudden Bouts Of Indigestion, Bloating, Constipation And Severe Hair Loss?
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I'm 18 and suffering from a range of symptoms inc. sudden bouts of v. poor digestion, bloating and constipation, sudden bouts of severe hair loss, what I think are hot flashes (I alternated between feeling really hot, esp. my face, and very cold). My periods occur quite regularly but they are short, about 3 days and a couple of months ago, I had a 10-day period. Sometimes I also get a menstrual smell when I am not mentruating and not about to start. A few years ago I had anorexia and this lasted for about 3 years (on and off). I have been recovered for about 2 years but it has been less than a year since I started getting these symptoms.
A few months ago I also got severe pain the day before my period. It did not feel like a mentrual cramp or that it was to do with bloating, but the doctor insisted it was.
I also occassionally get joint pain or slightly rusty joints, especially in the pelvic area, which has not happened before. The nature of the pains vary.
I think it might be to do with hormonal imbalance, maybe low oestrogen levels or maybe even premature ovarian failure??
help?! (sorry this is so long!)
I'm 18 and suffering from a range of symptoms inc. sudden bouts of v. poor digestion, bloating and constipation, sudden bouts of severe hair loss, what I think are hot flashes (I alternated between feeling really hot, esp. my face, and very cold). My periods occur quite regularly but they are short, about 3 days and a couple of months ago, I had a 10-day period. Sometimes I also get a menstrual smell when I am not mentruating and not about to start. A few years ago I had anorexia and this lasted for about 3 years (on and off). I have been recovered for about 2 years but it has been less than a year since I started getting these symptoms.
A few months ago I also got severe pain the day before my period. It did not feel like a mentrual cramp or that it was to do with bloating, but the doctor insisted it was.
I also occassionally get joint pain or slightly rusty joints, especially in the pelvic area, which has not happened before. The nature of the pains vary.
I think it might be to do with hormonal imbalance, maybe low oestrogen levels or maybe even premature ovarian failure??
help?! (sorry this is so long!)
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
You have multiple and varies problems from Gastrointestinal to Gynecological once. The bouts of poor indigestion, bloating and constipation may be related to intestinal infection, obstruction or so which needs the following:
- Tests of stool for three consecutive days.
- Tests of blood particularly for liver, pancreas, thyroid and all hormonal assays as you have problem related to periods too.
- CT scan of abdomen and colonoscopy helps in getting a proper diagnosis along with a clinical evaluation bya Gastroenterologist.
- Also watch for the foods, beverages and other factors which instigate or enhance the problems.
As for the gynecological problems a consultation with a gynecologist, appropriate blood tests and CT scan findings can help you to get a proper diagnosis and management. Anorexia, hair loss may be related to the basic issues as discussed above.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant
You have multiple and varies problems from Gastrointestinal to Gynecological once. The bouts of poor indigestion, bloating and constipation may be related to intestinal infection, obstruction or so which needs the following:
- Tests of stool for three consecutive days.
- Tests of blood particularly for liver, pancreas, thyroid and all hormonal assays as you have problem related to periods too.
- CT scan of abdomen and colonoscopy helps in getting a proper diagnosis along with a clinical evaluation bya Gastroenterologist.
- Also watch for the foods, beverages and other factors which instigate or enhance the problems.
As for the gynecological problems a consultation with a gynecologist, appropriate blood tests and CT scan findings can help you to get a proper diagnosis and management. Anorexia, hair loss may be related to the basic issues as discussed above.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T Chandrakant
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