Hair loss in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

The fact that there is a connection between hair loss and gastrointestinal diseases, I learned quite recently when I was looking for the cause of hair loss. For some reason I left the gastroenterologist at the very end, in search of hair loss, before coming to him, I visited a gynecologist, endocrinologist, neurologist and everything seemed to be fine, all tests were normal. When I came to the gastroenterologist, she immediately gave me several diagnoses and sent me for a bunch of tests. So, having passed my "seven circles of hell", I want to talk about gastrointestinal diseases that provoke hair loss and are quite intense.

Hair loss, bouts of abdominal pain, digestive problems can be symptoms of diseases such as stomach ulcers, cholelithiasis, pancreatitis, dysbiosis, irritable bowel syndrome. Therefore, it is very important to contact a qualified specialist in a timely manner.

Healthy hair today is more of a luxury than a necessity.

Dysbacteriosis as the main cause of hair deterioration

The condition of our hair often directly depends on the condition of the intestinal microflora. Dysbacteriosis is a violation of the intestinal microflora, since the human intestine is inhabited by various microorganisms. Beneficial bacteria make up their main part and protect the intestines from pathogenic bacteria, resist their penetration into the blood. And with dysbiosis, beneficial microbes die, the protective barrier weakens, and toxins penetrate into the systemic circulation. Internal intoxication affects the hair papillae, the hair weakens, becomes thinner, becomes dull, brittle, quickly becomes fat and begins to fall out. So the intestinal microflora affects the state of the whole organism, including the skin and hair.

The main causes of dysbiosis:

• diseases associated with digestion (pancreatitis, cholecystitis, liver disease, gastritis, peptic ulcer);
• bowel diseases - salmonellosis, dysentery;
• taking antibiotics always provokes dysbiosis, since they destroy the intestinal microflora;
• a sharp decrease in immunity due to illness;
• strict diets and stressful situations.

Dysbacteriosis provokes a lack of B vitamins, because they are formed in the intestines under the influence of bacteria, as a result of which the condition of the hair deteriorates.

In case of dysbiosis, the doctor prescribes appropriate treatment (comprehensive bowel cleansing, restoration of intestinal microflora, saturation of the body with vitamins, minerals and trace elements) and corrects nutrition. After a course of probiotics, hair vitamins are added. Also, do not forget about external measures to strengthen hair (masks, tinctures, tonics, serums).

Worms and hair loss

Parasites can live not only in the intestines, but also in any human organ. They injure the organs in which they settle and move. In the intestines, they eat ready-to-digest food, assimilate vitamins, minerals and all the nutrients that our body needs every day, and some parasites feed only on blood.

There are several types of worms that cause hair loss. But even the simplest worms take away useful substances that the body needs, therefore vitamins, trace elements that remain are sent to more important organs, and they reach the hair in the last turn. As a result, hair loss, brittleness and hair loss are caused. Also, toxins from the vital activity of parasites poison the body.

Helicobacter pylori bacteria that live in the stomach also cause hair loss. The presence of Helicobacter leads to the disruption of the digestive tract, vitamins are poorly absorbed, especially of group B, and in fact they are the most important vitamins for the health and growth of hair.

For the prevention of worms you need:

• always wash your hands before eating;
• drink only clean water in which you are sure;
• do not eat meat, fish that have not been properly heat treated;
• periodically give pets anthelmintic drugs.

For the presence of worms, tests are taken and medication is prescribed, which can only be prescribed by a doctor.

Hair loss in pancreatitis and liver disease

Hair loss is quite often accompanied by diseases of the gallbladder (cholecystitis), pancreatitis and liver.

Hair growth and its appearance largely depend on the condition of its papilla, because it is he who serves as the source of nutrition for the entire hair. The health of the hair is determined by the activity of the glands - sebaceous and sweat, as they affect the elasticity and softness of the hair shaft. The function of the papillae and glands is mainly regulated by the endocrine and nervous systems. When the work of these systems is disrupted and they are depleted, in addition, the body experiences infectious and food intoxication - as is the case with liver diseases - the papillae are affected, not receiving sufficient nutrition, the shafts become brittle and dry, dandruff forms, which eventually leads to hair loss.

If your hair is too oily, be sure to check the condition of the liver.

With pancreatitis, the process of absorption of nutrients by our body is disrupted. And insufficient assimilation and content of vitamins in the body determines the need to enrich the diet with them. It is especially important to introduce an increased amount of vitamins A, C, B1, B2, B6, B12.

Hair treatment for problems with the gastrointestinal tract

First, you need a consultation with a gastroenterologist, and only after eliminating diseases of the intestines and gastrointestinal tract, a trichologist or dermatologist prescribes treatment, individually selecting remedies and drugs. For the treatment to be successful, it is necessary to adjust your diet: to increase the consumption of foods containing a sufficient amount of plant and animal proteins, vegetables and fruits. Special vitamin and mineral complexes for hair are also connected, which must include vitamins of group B, A, E, C, iron, selenium, zinc, magnesium, iodine.

A comprehensive course of treatment will help stop hair loss and restore hair growth, as well as avoid complications and existing gastrointestinal diseases.

The results of hair loss treatment will be noticeable in 6-12 months, this is due to the structure of the hair and its life cycle.

Summing up, we can say that there is a relationship between hair loss and problems with the gastrointestinal tract, albeit indirectly, but there is: absorption of nutrients of vitamins and minerals occurs in the intestine, that is, in case of intestinal diseases, there may be a deficiency of vitamins that causes problems with hair.