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Anemia- folate deficiency    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Treatment

The objective of treatment is to treat the underlying cause of the anemia, which may be dietary or a malabsorption disease.

Oral or intravenous folic acid supplements may be taken on a short term basis until the anemia has been corrected, or in the case of poor absorption by the intestine, replacement therapy may be lifelong.

Dietary treatment consists of increasing the intake of green leafy vegetables and citrus fruits.

Prognosis

Anemia usually responds well to treatment with correction of the abnormalities within 2 months.

Complications

Symptoms of anemia can cause discomfort. In a pregnant woman, folate deficiency has been associated with neural tube or spinal defects (such as spina bifida) in the infant.

Call Your Health Care Provider If:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms indicate anemia of folate deficiency may be present.

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