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What Could Excess Hair Fall With Fatigue Suggest?
My hair is falling out very rapidly, I have gained about 20 pounds, I am always fatigued and tired with no energy at all. I have been having migraines and headaches more frequent. I have constant body aches and pains all over really. My periods have become extremely heavy!! I feel like a shell of who I was. What could all of this be??
Thu, 23 Feb 2023
Hi,
Experiencing rapid hair fall, fatigue, weight gain, headaches, migraines, body aches and pains, heavy periods, and feeling like a shell of your former self could suggest an underlying health condition or a combination of conditions. Some possibilities include:
* Thyroid issues: Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a condition where the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormones, which can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and hair loss.
* Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): This condition can cause hormonal imbalances that can lead to hair loss, weight gain, heavy periods, and other symptoms.
* Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS): This is a complex condition characterized by extreme fatigue that isn't alleviated by rest, as well as other symptoms such as body aches, headaches, and cognitive difficulties.
* Anemia: This is a condition where there are not enough red blood cells in the body, which can lead to fatigue, weakness, and hair loss.
* Vitamin deficiencies: A deficiency in certain vitamins such as vitamin D or B12 can cause symptoms such as hair loss, fatigue, and body aches.
It's important to see a doctor for a full evaluation and diagnosis, as the symptoms you're experiencing can be caused by a variety of underlying conditions. Your doctor may recommend blood tests, imaging tests, or other diagnostic tests to help determine the cause of your symptoms and recommend a treatment plan.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Experiencing rapid hair fall, fatigue, weight gain, headaches, migraines, body aches and pains, heavy periods, and feeling like a shell of your former self could suggest an underlying health condition or a combination of conditions. Some possibilities include:
* Thyroid issues: Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is a condition where the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormones, which can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and hair loss.
* Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): This condition can cause hormonal imbalances that can lead to hair loss, weight gain, heavy periods, and other symptoms.
* Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS): This is a complex condition characterized by extreme fatigue that isn't alleviated by rest, as well as other symptoms such as body aches, headaches, and cognitive difficulties.
* Anemia: This is a condition where there are not enough red blood cells in the body, which can lead to fatigue, weakness, and hair loss.
* Vitamin deficiencies: A deficiency in certain vitamins such as vitamin D or B12 can cause symptoms such as hair loss, fatigue, and body aches.
It's important to see a doctor for a full evaluation and diagnosis, as the symptoms you're experiencing can be caused by a variety of underlying conditions. Your doctor may recommend blood tests, imaging tests, or other diagnostic tests to help determine the cause of your symptoms and recommend a treatment plan.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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