Question 1

i have low blood calcium levels & maybe hypothyroid.
can that cause increased anxiety, all over itching/dry skin, weakness, fatigue, a arm rash, hair loss& breakage, increased body aches & mild cramp, trouble swallowing &intermittent air hunger?

Accepted Answer

It can: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor as your symptoms warrant an evaluation. 
Wish you good health!

Question 2

does high billirubin levels cause hair loss?

Accepted Answer

No: Look for another cause for your hair loss -- if it's not a normal man's progressive baldness, consider a thyroid check, a scalp fungus, telogen effluvium and alopecia areata. If your high bilirubin is isolated and unconjugated and you feel well, chances are it's gilbert's non-disease and won't affect in in any way.

Question 3

can high levels of vitamin a from diet alone cause hair loss?

Accepted Answer

No.: Vitamin A in usual diet is not known to cause hair loss.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 4

bad dry skin constant kidney stones 80-90% calcium 20-10% uric acid chronic pain  hair loss  anxiety/panic attacks  high cholesterol fatty liver vit d level 11 2 positive ana's headaches bad fatigue ?

Accepted Answer

What is the question: You need to discuss these labs with the doctor who is evaluating you in the context of your clinical condition.  Many of the symptoms you describe may occur for multiple different reasons and this can only be put together meaningfully by a good clinician face to face.

Question 5

will low iron levels cause hair loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes, iron deficiency: Can result in hair loss. Other common symptoms are pica (craving eating ice or dirt), headaches, fatigue and shortness of breath with exercise. An over the counter iron supplement taken every day along with Vitamin C to aid with absorption should help. Talk with your doctor to find out why you are iron deficient, and work on resolving the underlying cause as well. Best wishes to you!

Question 6

low parathyroid level can this cause hair loss?

Accepted Answer

Haven't heard of it: Haven't heard of hypoparathyroidism causing hair loss, but sometimes autoimmune disease is the cause of low parathyroid, and some autoimmune diseases can cause hair loss. A primary care doctor and an endocrinologist can investigate to see if a person's hair loss and hormonal issues are related. Of course, the two problems can also be in the same patient just by coincidence.

Question 7

can a tsh level of .52 cause hair loss?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: A TSH of 0.52 is in the normal range.  It should not be causing hair loss.  You might need to look for another cause.

Question 8

can frequent ejaculation cause a zinc deficiency or increase hair loss  by reducing zinc levels in the body?

Accepted Answer

Zinc deficency: is not caused by ejaculation.  IF you have been tested and lab values indicate low zinc as your doc about supplementing.  Zinc deficiency can cause hair, skin, and other symptoms.  Here's a link but please don't self-diagnose.

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Zinc-HealthProfessional/

Peace and good health.

Question 9

i keep reading that excessive drinking can raise estrogen levels in a woman and in turn cause hair loss, is this accurate?

Accepted Answer

Really: Metabolism of alcohol does not directly affect steroid hormone production or metabolism; alcohol consumption that leads to weight gain "may" increase estradiol levels somewhat. Elevated estrogen levels in NO way cause hair loss. Hope this helps you!

Question 10

i read some meds can break down collagen in hair follicles and cause hair loss. any foods to eat to help build levels up to promote hair regrowth?

Accepted Answer

Internet fantasy: There's not even any collagen worth speaking of in hair follicles. I've been looking at them under the microscope for a half a century. This stuff is made up by "natural healing folks" who pretend to be your friends. A few meds can produce hair loss but this isn't due to collagen problems. Further, food choices aren't the key to managing this or the vast majority of other health issues. Cheers.

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I have low blood calcium levels & maybe hypothyroid. can that cause increased anxiety, all over itching/dry skin, weakness, fatigue, a arm rash, hair loss& breakage, increased body aches & mild cramp, trouble swallowing &intermittent air hunger?

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Does high billirubin levels cause hair loss?

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Can high levels of vitamin a from diet alone cause hair loss?

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Bad dry skin constant kidney stones 80-90% calcium 20-10% uric acid chronic pain hair loss anxiety/panic attacks high cholesterol fatty liver vit d level 11 2 positive ana's headaches bad fatigue ?

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Will low iron levels cause hair loss?

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Low parathyroid level can this cause hair loss?

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Can a tsh level of .52 cause hair loss?

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Can frequent ejaculation cause a zinc deficiency or increase hair loss by reducing zinc levels in the body?

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I keep reading that excessive drinking can raise estrogen levels in a woman and in turn cause hair loss, is this accurate?

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I read some meds can break down collagen in hair follicles and cause hair loss. any foods to eat to help build levels up to promote hair regrowth?

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