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B12 And Weight Loss

Health Encyclopedia: Diphyllobothriasis

Alternative Names

Fish tapeworm infection

Symptoms

The vast majority of infected individuals have no symptoms. Symptoms seen with heavy infections may include:

vague abdominal discomfort
nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
loss of appetite and weight loss
abdominal pain due to intestinal blockage by worms
individuals with vitamin B-12 deficiency may suffer:
- fatigue due to anemia
- numbness and tingling in their limbs
- confusion or dementia

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Expert & Community Posts

Questions on Vitamin B12, Late Night Eating and Apples

By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...body but there is no link between this vitamin and weight loss. However, many people who receive... Read more »

Are You a Candidate for Obesity Surgery? Part 2

By Dr. Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

If you qualify for weight loss surgery, and have passed the medical and psychological tests,... Read more »

Is Gastric Bypass Surgery Right for You?

By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...procedure. Gastric bypass is not a silver bullet for weight loss. It requires a major diet... Read more »

Food Science Cynicism

By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...diet. "A major purported benefit of a low-fat diet is weight loss. But long-term clinical trials... Read more »

Treating Depression with Natural Supplements: SAM-e and 5-HTP

By Merely Me , Health Expert

...symptoms of depression and may also be used as a weight loss supplement as well as a treatment... Read more »

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Health Guide

Short bowel syndrome

...food spends in the intestine usually occurs with recovery from surgery. Complications Weight loss Malnutrition Weakened bones Combined systems disease (a degeneration of... Read more »

Primary or idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction

...treatment. The disease may be recurrent and can persist over many years. Complications Weight loss Diarrhea Vitamin deficiencies Calling your health... Read more »

Hyperthyroidism

...Alternative Names Thyrotoxicosis; Overactive thyroid Symptoms Weight loss Increased appetite Nervousness ... Read more »

Gastric bypass

...Follow-up surgeries to correct complications, or to remove excess skin Gallstones due to significant weight loss in a short amount of time Gastritis (inflammation of the lining... Read more »

...Bariatric surgery - gastric bypass; Roux-en-Y gastric bypass Expectations after surgery The weight loss results of gastric bypass surgery are generally good. Most patients lose an... Read more »

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