There a number of factors that can cause rapid hair loss and rapid weight loss. While it's true that the average person loses about 100 hairs from his head daily, hair loss typically develops gradually over time. When it occurs too quickly and is accompanied by rapid shifts in weight, this may be an indication of a more serious problem and a physician should be consulted. To determine the cause, it is helpful to look at any recent changes in your health, diet or emotional state.
Illness and Disease
Rapid hair loss and rapid weight loss can be indicators of certain illnesses and diseases or can be caused by an illness. If you have recently suffered from a severe flu and have experienced diarrhea and vomiting, then you probably have noticed that you've lost a large amount of weight in a very short period. Due to the stress on your body from the flu and weight loss, you may notice your hair falling out as well. If you have not been feeling sick but have still noticed rapid hair loss or weight loss, this can be an indication of a more serious illness such as cancer, diabetes or lupus.
Weight loss caused by the flu will diminish after the virus has run its course in your body, but stay hydrated by taking plenty of fluids. If you have cancer, the chemotherapy treatments can cause alopecia to develop rapidly. Your hair will regrow after an illness has passed or a treatment ends.
Improper Nutrition and Crash Diets
Another cause of sudden weight loss can be a crash or fad diet and excessive exercise regimens. If you've recently changed your lifestyle, weight loss can be just as sudden. Setting small goals and gradually working toward a new lifestyle will cause less stress on your body. Making drastic and sudden changes is not good and consulting a physician before starting any new diet and exercise routine is recommended.
Along with the sudden weight loss from the new diet and exercise regimen, you may also experience sudden hair loss. With inadequate or poor nutrition, you can develop alopecia. The source of the problem can be attributed to an inadequate amount of iron and protein in your diet.
New Medications and Dosage Changes
If you recently have added a new medication or have had a dosage change with a medication you already have been taking, then sudden weight loss or hair loss can be the side effects. Your doctor will want to know about any side effects you experience as it might be a determining factor in whether or not to continue a specific treatment.
Some medications attributed to rapid hair loss and weight loss include those used in the treatment of gout, depression, high blood pressure, arthritis and heart problems. Types of medications that will cause these issues are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, retinoids, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers and antidepressants. Some women may experience hair loss when taking birth control pills.
Stress and Hormonal Changes
Hormones and stress can affect us in many different ways. For women, rapid shift in weight and loss of hair can be attributed to the hormone changes from starting or stopping birth control, getting pregnant, having a baby or going through menopause. An overactive thyroid can also be attributed to rapid weight loss and hair loss.
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