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18 years
It's been over 2 years that I have constipation(with anal fissure).. 2 weeks ago I stopped all dairy products and my constipation disapeared, the question is why.. plus I have a hairloss(lashes,brows)
Aug 13, 2014

Dr. Zakia Dimassi Pediatrics
Dairy products consumed in large amounts are notorious for causing constipation; the exact component of these products that leads to constipation is unknown.
In your case, the combination of chronic (more than 3 months) constipation and hair loss in the eyebrows and eyelashes makes me think more of hypothyroidism, when the thyroid gland does not secrete enough hormones. Other symptoms include fatigue, unexplained weight gain, cold intolerance, dry skin and brittle scalp hair, and menstrual irregularities. If you have similar symptoms, and/or have a positive family history of thyroid diseases (especially on your mother's side of the family), it would be a good idea to do thyroid function tests.
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