A member asked:

Can acid reflux or ibs cause hair loss or thinning? everytime i eat my stomach starts gurgling and i have to burp but i noticed my hair is thinning?!

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Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Soto answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Probably not but...: Stress can cause an increase in IBS symptoms and reflux and also a thinning of the hair. Another possible cause would be thyroid problems. If you've had significant weight change, depression, constipation or other symptoms you should discuss thyroid disease with your doctor.

Answered 5/26/2018

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