Posts Tagged ‘stomach’

Common Misdiagnoses Due to Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Recently, I sent a couple of my family members to get tested for a gene called Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor. Reason being is the fact I was diagnosed with it myself and learned that it also may be genetic. My doctor wasn’t able to tell me that much about this gene due to the fact that it is pretty new to American Doctors. So I had to do most of the research myself to get any straight answers about this Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor Gene. I did find that this gene has been associated with a wide variety of diseases and disorders. The majority of the problems that derive from this particular gene are also a lot of the common complaints that my family members have.

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Signs and Symptoms of Gallbladder Problems

The gallbladder is a small, pear shaped organ, situated just underneath and behind the liver. It aids in food digestion and stores bile. The liver makes bile, which, when secreted from the gallbladder helps break down fat from foods you eat. The most common cause of gallbladder problems is gallstones.

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Why Vitamin B12 Is Impotant for Your Body

To maintain a healthy body vitamin B12 is essential. Vitamin B12 is also known as Cobalamin. Vitamin B12 is needed for the process of converting carbohydrates, fats and protiens from food into energy.

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