Thyroid Gland Triggers Post-Delivery Hair Loss
This gland is responsible for the majority of metabolism in the body.
May 2010
Healthcare researchers have found that the cause
behind women suffering hair loss after the delivery of their
children is the presence of a tiny butterfly-shaped gland at the
base of the throat. This gland is responsible for the majority of
metabolism in the body.
When this gland gets twisted, it gives way to a number of problems.
In case of severe hair fall post-delivery, hyperthyroidism occurs
within the body of a female, which is resultant of excessive
pressure imposed on the glands in producing the hormones, which in
turn speeds up the metabolism.
According to Dr. Roland Chieng, a consultant at Roland Chieng
Fertility and Women Care, hyperthyroidism is caused by Graves'
disease in 95% of the women. The disease weakens the defence system
of the body. The defence system attacks the thyroid, forcing it to
secrete excessive hormones.
These conditions lead to complications, including heart attacks.
On the other end of band of thyroid dysfunction lies hypothyroidism,
which takes place when the thyroid doesn't secrete sufficient
hormones and a sloth hits the metabolism.
Dr. Chia Su-Ynn, a consultant endocrinologist and physician at The
Endocrine Clinic, said that there is a lack of awareness on the
types of thyroid disorders.
"The symptoms may be mistaken for a lot of other conditions like
obesity, depression, anxiety or other stress-related symptoms," she
said.
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