Dr. Arpit Varshney
General Medicine
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Hi doctor,
I suffered from typhoid two to three months back and after the recovery I have gained a lot of weight, about 17 kg.
I am also experiencing hair fall and severe dandruff in winter.
Please tell me what can I do to lose weight and stop hair fall.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I have read your concern in detail and I will surely help you out.
Weight gain and hair loss are typical symptoms of hypothyroidism. I would suggest you get your thyroid profile done. I am suggestin you of the medications temporarily to cure your symptoms. Take the tablet Metformin 1 g twice daily for one month. Use the shampoo Anaboom AD (Zinc pyrithione, Amodimethicone, Bromelain, Cetyl alcohol, Panthenol, etc.) while bathing every alternate day for dandruff. Kindly share your thyroid profile report with me or with your local physician.
I hope this helps.
Kindly revert in case of further queries.
Thank you.
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