How do i know if i have a certain vitamin deficiency?

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5 months ago I dyed my hair, since then I have been shedding hair. I try to find the culprit, but can't. So I'm wondering if I have a vitamin deficiency somewhere? I have been taking pre natal vitamins since then, but am still shedding. I not under any stress. Does anyone know what this could be from? And if it is a certain vitamin deficiency than what test need to be run and who should i go to too see what I am lacking? Also, all blood work came back fine.
Also, hair is coming out by the root, or the little white bulb at the end. I don't know if thats the same.
As a hairstylist, I first evaluate the hair condition. If it's not hair loss due to breakage from damage, I ask the following:


Are you wearing your hair in a pony tail more than you used to?

Are you wearing your hair curly more often?

Are you shampooing less frequently?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, then it might just be that you only see your hair shed when you shampoo it. If hair is straight & you have your hands in it a lot, you won't notice when you drop hair.

Have you just had a baby/pregnancy?
Hormonal changes can cause temporary hair loss. Your body will correct itself in time.

Do you have an eating disorder? If you're not getting the proper nutrition, your body will not waste resources on producing hair (even if you take vitamins).

If this doesn't apply to you, I suggest you re-visit the blood work. Hypo-thyroidism can cause hair loss. Doctors argue about what's considered a normal level of TSH. Ask for a copy of your recent bloodwork to be mailed to you. It might be that what one Dr considers normal, another won't. You can read more by following the link below.

http://thyroid.about.com/od/gettestedanddiagnosed/a/tshtestwars.htm


I was just looking at your history of questions. You sound like you could have a color allergy. This can cause scalp breakout, patchy hairloss, and an overall aggrivated scalp.
Oddly enough, I developed a color allergy (yep, I'm a hairstylist who can't color my hair) around the same time I was diagnosed with hypo-thyroidsm.
Doctors can't test for this allergy, you just have to monitior your own level of sensitivity.
Good luck!  (+ info)

Can vitamin and protein deficiency be the cause of my depression?

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Or is it the symptoms of the deficiency that is causing it? I have been feeling extremely tired, having trouble staying focused and just not thinking clearly, in addition to nightmares, crying, etc... I had some lab work done and I have several deficiencies to deal with B-12, D, iron, protein. Not sure if I should just try to deal with these and the rest will fall into place or if I should try treating depression at the same time.
I did see a doctor or I wouldn't have had the labs drawn and know what the problem is. But I don't think doctors are complete gods and think that sometimes they over treat people. I was kinda looking for a been there done that this is what worked for me advice.
Thanks to the rest of you who actually read my question. I just don't want to be over treating and get started on a medication that I will become dependant on if I don't need to. I am not taking any other medications at this time that could be causing the problems. I know what is the cause of my deficiencies I just thought that it was under control but apparently I am going to have to supplement my diet even more to compensate.
not getting adequate protein is a big problem; you need protein to make serotonin (i call it the 'happy hormone'). you would be surprised how much better feel when you are properly nourished. just treating the deficiencies will make you feel better but it may take a while. if you are severely depressed where it is interfering with your job and home life or if you are suicidal at all' treat the depression by all means! when your nutritional problems are under control, you can wean off the anti-depressants.

hope this helps!  (+ info)

What is the connection between pagophagia and iron deficiency?

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Why do some people with iron deficiency anemia crave and chew ice so much?
Uh. I don't know. But this is kewl. Or maybe not.  (+ info)

What nutrient deficiency cause white "dots" on the middle of your finger nails?

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I have a few white "dots" as I call them, on a few of my finger nails. I thought I learned in Nutrition class that was a deficiency of a nutrient.. Does anyone know?
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Does a deficiency of vitamin K lead to Parasites and Candidiasis or is it vice versa?

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Does a lack of vitamin K create an environment favorable for parasites and candida, or is it the opposite. Do parasites and candida lead to a deficiency of Vitamin K?
From what Ann Louise Gittleman states in one of her books on detoxing, Vitamin K is produced in the small intestines. If one had a compromised intestinal flora due possibly to parasites and/or candida, then it makes sense that one would not be able to produce Vitamin K.

I've also read that the B Vitamins are responsible for producing strong stomach acid and a lack of adequate stomach acid can allow parasites, and bacteria to grow.  (+ info)

How would you know if you had an iron deficiency?

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I'm 29 weeks pregnant and lately(past few weeks) I've been extremely fatigued and sleeping constantly. I sleep all through the night (at least 8-9 hours) and then I'll sleep between 4-5 hours during the day as well. I know that being really tired is normal in pregnancy so I was wondering if there were any other signs of an iron deficiency? Also, does the doctor regularly check for this or just once throughout the pregnancy? Because I don't think I have been checked at all for it, at least I haven't been told. How do they detect it?
your doctor would tell you if you did have a deficiency. They should be taking your blood for test again soon and that's one thing they test for...I was anemic during my pregnancy and had to take supplements. i didn't have any 'signs'. i just got a phone call a few days after my blood was drawn.
But if you do think something might be off call your doctor and they can get your blood work done to check.  (+ info)

How much of a deficiency of iron must be present to trigger PICA?

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I am anemic, and suffered with PICA as a small child, but only like 3 times as an adult have I had any relapses of it. I was just curious as to how much of a deficiency is needed to set of PICA?
There is no specific iron level at which pica occurs.

If you have more questions, u can post them in:
http://med50.blogspot.com/2010/04/patient-education-program.html?commentPage=2  (+ info)

Can hair lost from stress grow and/or vitamin B deficiency grow back?

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I can tell that during school, I lost a lost of hair due to stress. I wondering if it will grow back. Also, can hair lost from vitamin B deficiency grow back if you put more B vitamins in your system? Answers are appreciated. Thank you.
try some biotin it worked for my little lady.  (+ info)

What could be a possible reason for a vitamin D deficiency?

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I drink milk everyday, I eat a vitamin D enriched cereal with milk, I take a multivitamin, and I eat yogurt, not everyday but at least twice a week.
Yet, I have a Vitamin D deficiency. What could the reason be?
I get a lot of sun too. I live in the south and I'm outside quite a bit.
The best source of vitamin D is sunlight onto bare skin. Dietary sources are usually not that high in vitamin d, even if you eat all those things regularly would would maybe get 50% of your RDI from them. The highest dietary source is cod liver oil by far.

There are two types of vitamin D put in supplements, D2 and D3. D3 is the more natural form and is far more effective than the D2 variant as it converts to the usable form in the body at a much higher rate.

Also with supplements, the amount that actually get absorbs matters a lot too. I've been using nfuze (link below) which is the first multi-vitamin with nanotechnology for the maximum absorption of the vitamins and nutrients.

It can take a while to fix a vitamin D deficiancy, you would need to take either cod liver oil or something like nfuze and try and maximise your sun exposure for a while to get your levels right up.  (+ info)

What does having an iron deficiency mean?

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Hi, i've been vegetarian for almost a year, and lately i've just had a feeling that i have an iron deficiency. What are the symptoms and stuff and what does it mean?
Also, i'm only 13, so would that have any effect on me having a higher risk of it?
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