Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia Learning Center
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Folate-deficiency anemia is a decrease in red blood cells ( anemia ) caused by folate deficiency . |
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Causes
Folate, also called folic acid, is necessary for red blood cell formation and growth. You can get folate by eating fr...
Tests
Low red blood cell folate level; A complete blood count (CBC) shows anemia and large red blood cells; A bone marrow e...
Treatments
The goal is to treat the cause of the anemia, which may be poor diet or a malabsorption disease. Oral or intravenous ...
Alternative Therapies
Alternative therapies for folic acid deficiency anemia may include reflexology concentrated on areas that influence t...
Complications
Symptoms of anemia can cause discomfort. In a pregnant woman, folate deficiency has been associated with neural tube ...
Prevention
Good dietary intake of folate in high-risk individuals, and folic acid supplementation during pregnancy, may help pre...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of folate deficiency anemia.
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