Written By: Bhavya Gulati | Updated : October 23, 2025 7:12 PM IST
Dipika Kakkar Health Update Opens About Intense Hair Loss, Thyroid Fluctuations And Mouth Ulcers During Cancer Therapy
Television Actress Dipika Kakar has recently come up with something that has left fans thinking and concerned. yes, it's about her recent health update as she is dealing with a lot right now like hairloss, fluctuation in thyroid levels and even mouth ulcers that don't go away easily.she has also been told to undergo an oral therapy to minimise the risk of it happening again.
In her recent vlog, she revealed that thyroid levels, which she already had issues with, have not fluctuated more than expected as a result of the target therapy. She said,"My blood reports have come. I had hypothyroidism earlier when my target therapy started thyroid levels get disturbed. She said, adding that she has recently been feeling bloated, has had mood swings and fatigue. Her doctor has increased her thyroid medication dosage, and further testing is planned in four weeks.
One of the side effects that has visibly impacted. Dipika's heavy hair loss. She explained that her doctor had noted. It was for patients undergoing to specific targeted therapy to lose hair, yet she is experiencing very severe hair fall. She also emphasised on how her hair volume has reduced, that gaps are now clearly visible, something she had never experienced before, and she plans to start wearing a hair patch soon.
In addition to thyroid issues and hair loss, Deepika resort and developing mouth ulcers, which she attributed to the treatment as well. These have also increased in frequency and intensity recently, for adding to the physical and emotional challenge of recovery.
Despite these setbacks, Dipika remains positive and vocal about the importance of regular check ups, sticking to medication and taking care of one's health beyond professional commitments. She remarked, "health is very important, life is unpredictable, and so we need to be happy and healthy and make good memories".She noted her targeted therapy tablet will continue for another 1.5 years emphasising that while the other symptoms, fatigue, fluctuating levels, mouth muscles are manageable. It is really important to be vigilant and the best way is to get timely checkup done.
For her fans and followers.This news serves both thousand an honest account of the hardships that come with the cancer recovery and also as a reminder to prioritise health. Dipika being upfront about her thyroid, imbalances and mouth ulcers is something that many don't talk about. She also indicated while her blood reports are normal. The side effects remain constant and their emotionally heavy. She also said, "every time I see my hair fall in huge numbers after wash, I get shocked ".
Her tumour was identified in an early stage that led to surgery and starting of therapy at a time when the cancer likely had not spread.
Even after a successful surgery, this long-term therapy required to prevent occurrence that brings its own physical and psychological burdens.
By sharing her journey, openly Deepika is creating awareness and highlighting the mental health dimension of recovery.
Overall, Dipika Kakar's latest update is a powerful message to the challenges of fighting cancer and not just the tumour itself, but the effects it has after the treatment on every day, life like hair thinning, hormonal imbalance, and mouth ulcers
