When it was first identified as part of a bigger protein in the digestive system, researchers were curious about how it behaved in different tissues, including muscle, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and gut tissue
[121] Age is also a contributing factor: elderly individuals are often achlorhydric due to reduced parietal cell function in the stomach, increasing their risk of vitamin B 12 deficiency
It's not a one-size-fits-all solution, and it's certainly not a magic bullet
PT, limited barre and pilates have helped some, but they are never without pain
Reactive lymphadenopathy from recent vaccinations is increasingly recognized, particularly following COVID-19 vaccination, which can cause axillary lymph node enlargement on the ipsilateral side