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What Causes Hair Loss And Thinning While Treating Depression And Anxiety?
Question: I have lost all the hair on my arms and legs and the hair on my head is thinning rapidly. My joints hurt and several knuckles have deformed. I am exhausted all the time. I cry or yell at almost everything. I am also being treated for depression and anxiety. All symptoms have appeared sometime in the last 6 months. My unpredictable behavior and emotional outbursts cost me my job.
Brief Answer:
Rule out hormonal disorders
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
So sorry to hear about your symptoms. Even thogh anxiety and depression are associated with some of your symptoms, I would like to rule out few hormonal conditions. Have you had your thyroid checked recently? May i suggest the following tests?
1) FSH
2) Free T4, TSH
3) Fasting blood glucose
4) Liver function test.
Have you visited your psychiatrist recently? If not, it may be a good idea to do so.
They may need to modify your medications.
Rule out hormonal disorders
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
So sorry to hear about your symptoms. Even thogh anxiety and depression are associated with some of your symptoms, I would like to rule out few hormonal conditions. Have you had your thyroid checked recently? May i suggest the following tests?
1) FSH
2) Free T4, TSH
3) Fasting blood glucose
4) Liver function test.
Have you visited your psychiatrist recently? If not, it may be a good idea to do so.
They may need to modify your medications.
Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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