Hair loss cases goes up in Bijapur district as COVID after effects stress patients
Here's what doctors in the district have to say
BIJAPUR, Aug 18: Anita Patil (name changed) was shocked to see a bunch of hair falling off every time she combed. In the last about a month only, she has lost so much hairs that her skull is getting exposed in patches. With the fear of losing more hair, she almost stopped combing, yet the hair fall did not stop.
Finally, she decided to consult a dermatologist and went to the clinic. Surprisingly, she met two women in the clinic with the same problem of hair loss.
Another factor common among them was that all the three women had recovered from Covid about three months ago.
While many people have suffered from various post-Covid medical problems such as black fungus, extreme hair loss among the recovered persons from Covid has been getting reported as many people are complaining of the problem.
“ I have been receiving some patients on a regular basis, mainly the women who are complaining of extreme hair loss. Many patients do not know that it is the post-Covid effect”, said noted physician Sayed Afaque Inamdar.
He said that many patients, mainly women who have recovered from Covid are coming with this complaint.
Shayan Haq, senior dermatologist said that he has been receiving at least five patients everyday who are complaining of hair loss because of Covid infection.
Dr. Shayan however made it clear that extreme hair loss is common after any diseases such as Typhoid, ChikunGunya etc. “ During Covid infection, normally, some patients are given heavy doses of tablets for the treatment. The medicine may have some side effects on some people which are seen in the form of hair loss”, he said.
Making it clear that such hair loss is not permanent and the hair grows back after some time, thus he advises people not to panic about it.
Dr. Shayan recommends people suffering from hair loss due to Covid, not to get stressed as stress causes more hair loss.
Since a healthy diet is one of the best home treatments for hair loss, people should consume more green vegetables, fresh fruits and those who are non-vegetarians should consume chicken or fish for protein.
Stating that regular exercise is an important aspect, Dr. Shayan said that at least 45 minutes should be spent in the morning for exercise which could be yoga or brisk walking.
“ Finally, the patients should consult a doctor for taking supplements and medicines which will help in the regrowth of lost hair”, he said.
The doctor made it clear that since the process of regrowth takes time, maybe a few months, people should have enough patience.
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“Bleeding on the road, I begged for help but no one came”: Bengaluru woman recounts husband’s death
Bengaluru: A woman in Bengaluru has shared a painful account of how her husband died after they were repeatedly denied medical help and ignored by passersby during a medical emergency, NDTV reported.
The victim, 34-year-old Venkataramanan, a garage mechanic from Balaji Nagar, developed severe chest pain around 3.30 am. His wife immediately took him on a motorcycle in search of medical help.
"He complained about chest pain, and we went to the first hospital. However, the doctor was not on duty. At the second hospital, we were told he had a stroke and to go to another hospital. When we called for ambulance services, they did not respond properly. Humanity failed, but we did our bit by donating his eye." NDTV quoted his wife as saying.
According to the report, after being turned away twice, the couple met with an accident on the road. CCTV footage later showed the woman, covered in blood, pleading with folded hands as vehicles passed by, but no one stopped to help.
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The wait ended after several minutes when a cab driver stopped and rushed Venkataramanan to a nearby hospital. Doctors there declared him dead on arrival.
As per the report, the family decided to donate Venkataramanan’s eyes, giving sight to others even in death.
Venkataraman's mother, who had lost her last surviving child, had no words to express herself: "I have no words. I do not know what to say. My son is gone."
"The government should understand a health emergency. My daughter is left with two children. Who will look after them?" asked his mother-in-law. His wife, mother, and two children, a five-year-old son and an 18-month-old daughter now survive Venkataramanan.
The incident has once again raised serious questions about emergency healthcare access, ambulance response, and public apathy in the city.
