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Suggest Remedy For Severe Hair Loss

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Posted on Sat, 31 Oct 2015
Question: Hello Sir Dr XXXXXXX heijebu. I have heavy hair loss these days.please help.

I always maintain good health

I have frequent thirst for unknown reasons.Need your guidance here
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Provide further info

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.

I can certainly understand your concerns.

Even though you said you are in good health, I would like to further ask you few questions.

1. Are you currently experiencing any medical issues like irregular periods.
2. Any weakness and headache.
3. Any ovary related issues.

I can guide you better if you can provide me further information.

Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (0 minute later)
No such issues.. except excessive thirst
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Possible Telogen effluvium

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.

In such a case, this could be a normal process of excessive hair shedding, a condition known as Telogen effluvium.

I advise you to get the following tests.

1. Serum Ferritin.
2. Serum TSH.
3. Serum Vitamin D.

Based on the results, you may need short courses of iron, zinc and vitamin D supplementation to prevent hair loss.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.





Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (6 minutes later)
Thank you Doctor.
Within what timeframe should I get these tests.

And is this condition curable?Please tell as I am tensed
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
TE is completely curable if documented on lab tests.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.

I can certainly understand your concern.

It is better to get these tests as early as possible.

Maybe a time frame of 1 week can be allowed.

Yes, this condition is absolutely curable.

You need not worry about it.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (5 minutes later)
Ok thank you, so much.

What precautions should I take from TE?

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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Precautionary measures suggested.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.

Thanks for your follow up.

The following measures can be adopted to recover from TE early.

1. Drink 3-4 liters of water a day.
2.Avoid stress at all cost.
3. consume protein rich diet with fish, pulses and apple.
4.Regular brisk walk for 20 min is also helpful.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (4 minutes later)
thank you...is excess thirst the cause of my intense hair fall,need your explanation here.
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Thirst will not directly cause excess hair loss

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.

Excess thirst may be due to inadequate intake of water.

This may not directly contribute to your hair loss,

Get the recommended tests and update me test results.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Remedy For Severe Hair Loss

Brief Answer: Provide further info Detailed Answer: Hello, Madam. I can certainly understand your concerns. Even though you said you are in good health, I would like to further ask you few questions. 1. Are you currently experiencing any medical issues like irregular periods. 2. Any weakness and headache. 3. Any ovary related issues. I can guide you better if you can provide me further information. Thank you.