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White hairs growing rapidly
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We are noticing too many grey or white hair on my daughter's head too often. She is just 12 year old. What could be the reasons for that. Also she has put on a lot recently. In last 2 years she gained more than 30 KG weight.
Kindly suggest
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She has acute Vit B deficiency if she has developed grey hair at so early age along with some other deficiencies. You have to correct her diet first. Also she is of growing age, she needs a balanced diet to have proper growth and development.
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Her weight has to be managed and other hormonal imbalnaces (if she has) have to be checked. SWASTHYA NUTRITION is specialised in feminine health.
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Kindly consult a physician and get her thoroughly checked to rule out any metabolic disorder or nutritional deficiencies.
Once you know the reason then a professional dietitian or nutritionist will help you with diet and lifestyle changes to loose weight and treat the root cause.
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There may be hormonal imbalance and vitamin deficiency. Kindly check with a gynaecologist and then dermatologist
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Looks like there is hormonal disturbances due to weight gain,and as she is also heading towards puberty, we need to rule out all her nutrional defeciencies
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connect with a general physician for advise on diagnostic tests,based on the defeciency status I can plan a customized diet plan with subsequent follow-ups .
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Restrict junk and processed,ready to eat foods
Make her select healthy food choices also encourage her to do meal preparation every now and then .
Help her in finding a physical activity appropriate depending on her sustenance levels
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