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Suggest Treatment For IBS And Hairfall

I am a 52yr old woman in menopause. I have IBS My hair is falling out terribly, my neck skin as well as the back of my hands skin is quite thin. I have a pouch of a stomach. I began taking estrogen gel, progesterone and hypothyroid meds. about 1 1/2 mos. ago. My hair falling out is freaking me out. I m 5 9 and 194lbs!!!!!
Wed, 18 Feb 2015
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
A history of hypothyroidism (as suggested by your medication for hypothyroidism) explains you hair fall and thin skin.
Hypothyroidism is characterised by hair fall and thinning of skin.
Other symptoms include weight gain, decreased appetite, lethargy, fatigue, menstrual abnormalities etc.
Since, you have approached menopause, estrogen and progesterone hormones have been prescribed as hormone replacement therapy.
Continue with your hormonal therapy and drugs for hypothyroidism.
The drugs for hypothyroidism will relieve the symptoms of hair fall and thinning of skin.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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Suggest Treatment For IBS And Hairfall

Hello and welcome to HCM, A history of hypothyroidism (as suggested by your medication for hypothyroidism) explains you hair fall and thin skin. Hypothyroidism is characterised by hair fall and thinning of skin. Other symptoms include weight gain, decreased appetite, lethargy, fatigue, menstrual abnormalities etc. Since, you have approached menopause, estrogen and progesterone hormones have been prescribed as hormone replacement therapy. Continue with your hormonal therapy and drugs for hypothyroidism. The drugs for hypothyroidism will relieve the symptoms of hair fall and thinning of skin. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri