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Could gastritis cause malabsorption, and, in turn, hair loss?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Unusual: The rare side effect would be subtle but regular hemorrhage leading to iron deficiency then hair loss. If you are taking acid suppressors especially the so-called proton pump inhibitor (prilosec etc) regularly for the gastritis , you may have problem with calcium absorption (bone) and possibly vitamin B12 absorption as well.

Answered 6/24/2014

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