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folic acid deficiency - type of nutritional anemia
Definition for folic acid deficiency
Folic acid and folate (the anion form) are forms of the water-soluble Vitamin B9. These occur naturally in food and can also be taken as supplements.
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Folic acid and folate (the anion form) are forms of the water-soluble Vitamin B9. These occur naturally in food and can also be taken as supplements. Folate gets its name from the Latin word folium ("leaf").
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anemia
iron deficiency anemia
Factor V Leiden thrombophilia
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do i have 'folic acid deficiency'?
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Serum Folate
folic acid deficiency and Serum Folate
Serum vitamin B-12
folic acid deficiency and Serum vitamin B-12
Complete Blood Count
folic acid deficiency and Complete Blood Count
Prenatal Ultrasound
Ultrasound on the fetus before birth
folic acid deficiency and Prenatal Ultrasound
Biopsy bone marrow
folic acid deficiency and Biopsy bone marrow
Bone Marrow Aspiration
folic acid deficiency and Bone Marrow Aspiration
Biopsy small bowel
folic acid deficiency and Biopsy small bowel
RBC distribution width (RDW)
folic acid deficiency and RBC distribution width (RDW)
Red blood cell indices
folic acid deficiency and Red blood cell indices
Red blood cell morphology
folic acid deficiency and Red blood cell morphology
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folic acid deficiency and biopsy GI tract
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Increase Fruit and Vegetable Intake
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Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia-Topic Overview
Folic acid deficiency anemia results from lower - than - normal levels of folic acid in the body. ... What can I do at home to treat folic acid deficiency anemia? ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/folic-acid-deficiency-anemia-topic-overview
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Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia - Topic Overview - Yahoo! Health
... people get enough folic acid in the food ... Blood Disorders > Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia - Topic Overview ... at home to treat folic acid deficiency anemia? ...
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Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia-Treatment Overview
Usually taking a folic acid supplement daily will improve anemia within 5 to 7 days. ... When you no longer have folic acid deficiency anemia, you most likely will be ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/folic-acid-deficiency-ane...
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Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia - References - Yahoo! Health
References ... Health Home > Blood Disorders > Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia - References. Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia - References. By Ralph Poore. References ...
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Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia - Symptoms - Yahoo! Health
Mild folic acid deficiency anemia may not produce any symptoms. ... Health Home > Blood Disorders > Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia - Symptoms ...
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Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia - Other Places To Get Help - Yahoo! Health
What is Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia. Signs & Symptoms. Symptoms. Drugs, ... Health Home blood Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia - Other Places To Get Help ...
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Folate (folic acid) - MayoClinic.com
... will occur if the body does not get the adequate amount of folic acid ... Folic acid deficiency has been found among people with depression and has been ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/folate/NS_patient-folate
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MedlinePlus: Folic Acid
Women Need 400 Micrograms of Folic Acid Every Day(01/05/2009, Centers for ... ClinicalTrials.gov: Folic Acid Deficiency(National Institutes of Health) Return to top ...
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Folic acid (folate)
Folic acid supplements may be to treat folic acid deficiency, certain menstrual ... Folic acid deficiency may cause poor growth, gray hair, swollen tongue ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/nutrition/Folic-acid-folate.htm
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The Benefits of Folic Acid for Women on MedicineNet.com
Learn about folic acid and its benefit to women including reducing the risk ... Folic acid deficiency is a known cause of anemia in both adults and children. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=41765
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MedlinePlus Herbs and Supplements: Folate (folic acid)
... will occur if the body does not get the adequate amount of folic acid ... Folic acid deficiency has been found among people with depression and has been ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-folate.html
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Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia - Credits - Yahoo! Health
Credits ... Health Home > Blood Disorders > Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia - Credits. Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia - Credits. By Ralph Poore. Credits. Author ...
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Folic acid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
6.9 Folic acid supplements and masking of B12 deficiency. 6.10 Health risk of too much folic acid ... [edit] Folic acid supplements and masking of B12 deficiency ...
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Heavy periods: Can folic acid help? - MayoClinic.com
Rather than treat heavy periods, folic acid supplements may help treat ? or prevent ? anemia. ... Sometimes a folic acid deficiency leads to anemia. ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heavy-periods/AN01938/rss=1
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Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia - Related Information - Yahoo! Health
Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia - Related Information. By Ralph Poore. Related Information ... What is Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia. Signs & Symptoms. Symptoms ...
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ACS :: Folic Acid
Folic acid is a B-complex vitamin found in many vegetables, beans, fruits, whole ... Folic acid can also mask symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency by correcting the ...
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Folic acid (folate)
Folic acid is a water-soluble vitamin in the B-complex group. ... Folic acid deficiency may cause poor growth, graying hair, inflammation of the ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/002408sid.htm?terms=folic+acids
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IRON/VITAMIN C/VITAMIN B12/FOLIC ACID - ORAL (Chromagen Forte, Niferex ...
... the medication IRON/VITAMIN C/VITAMIN B12/FOLIC ACID - ORAL (Chromagen Forte, Niferex-150 Forte), includes side ... and folic acid deficiency (nutritional ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/iron-vitamin_c-vitamin_b12-folic_...
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Discovery Health :: The Benefits of Folic Acid During Pregnancy
Folic acid in early pregnancy can help protect your baby. ... study found that women with folic acid deficiencies were two to three times more ...
http://health.discovery.com/centers/pregnancy/americanbaby/folicacid.html
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Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia-Home Treatment
You can prevent or reverse folic acid deficiency anemia by eating a diet that includes foods high in folic acid, including citrus fruits, leafy green vegetables, and ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/folic-acid-deficiency-anemia-home-treatment
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Folic Acid - Yahoo! Health
Folic acid deficiency has also been common in alcoholics, people living at ... Deficiency of folic acid can be precipitated by situations wherein the body ...
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Folate deficiency
Folate deficiency is due to a lack of folic acid. ... Folic acid deficiency can cause severe birth defects of the brain and spinal ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/infectiousdiseases/Folate-deficiency.htm
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Folate deficiency
Folate deficiency means you have a lower-than-normal amount of folic acid, a ... Folic acid deficiency can cause severe birth defects of the brain and spinal ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000354.htm
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Encyclopedia - DukeHealth.org
Folic acid supplements may be to treat folic acid deficiency, certain menstrual ... Folic acid deficiency may cause poor growth, gray hair, swollen tongue ...
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Folic acid (oral/injectable) - Yahoo! Health
As a medication, folic acid is used to treat folic acid deficiency and ... to reduce the risk that a folic acid deficiency will cause complications. ...
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Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia-Exams and Tests
If your health professional suspects folic acid deficiency anemia, he or she will ask about your medical history and conduct a physical exam.
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/folic-acid-deficiency-anemia-exams-and-tests
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Vitamins & Anemia
... DNA synthesis, a consequence of deficiencies of vitamin B12 and/or folic acid. ... As a consequence, deficiency of folic acid, whether induced by dietary means or ...
https://www.clevelandclinic.org/myeloma/anemiaANDvitamins.htm
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Folic Acid - Yahoo! Health
The amount of folic acid in red blood cells measures ... Folic acid deficiency can result in a type of anemia called megaloblastic anemia. Mild folic acid ...
http://health.yahoo.com/blood-diagnosis/folic-acid/healthwise--hw6522.html
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THE MERCK MANUAL OF GERIATRICS, Ch. 60, Vitamin and Trace Mineral Disorders
Deficiency of folic acid, one of the water-soluble B-vitamins, is often seen ... Folic acid deficiency may also play a role in depression but does not cause a ...
http://www.merck.com/mkgr/mmg/sec8/ch60/ch60b.jsp
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia-Related Information
A list of topics that are related to Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, including Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia. ... Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia. WebMD Medical ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/vitamin-b12-deficiency-an...
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Anemia
... 'Folic Acid-deficiency Anemia', 'Hemolytic Anemia', 'Iron Deficiency Anemia', 'Pernicious Anemia' ... Folic acid-deficiency anemia ...
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/Anemia/hic_Anemia.aspx
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VITAMIN B12/FOLIC ACID/VITAMIN B6 - ORAL (Folgard, Folgard RX 2.2 ...
Consumer information about the medication VITAMIN B12/FOLIC ACID/VITAMIN B6 - ORAL (Folgard, Folgard RX 2.2, Foltx, ... or treat deficiencies in vitamins ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/vitamin_b12folic_acidvitamin_b6-oral/article.htm
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Folate deficiency
Deficiency - folic acid, Folic acid deficiency. First trimester of pregnancy. Folic acid. Early weeks of pregnancy. Must Reads. A.D.A.M. Illustrated Health ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/000354trt.htm
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Folic acid (Folate) - MedlinePlus
Describes sources, its function in the body, and recommendations, especially for pregnant women.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002408.htm
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Folate: Vitamins: Merck Manual Home Edition
Folate (folic acid), with vitamin B12, is necessary for the formation of normal ... Folate deficiency is common because many people do not eat enough raw leafy ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec12/ch154/ch154b.html
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Health Library - Avera Health
Deficiency - antithrombin III - congenital. Deficiency - folic acid, Folic acid deficiency ... Disaccharidase deficiency. Disfluency. Disintegrative psychosis ...
http://averaorg.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=101&alpha=D&sub=Disease
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Nova Scotia Department of Health
Deficiency - folic acid, Folic acid deficiency. Deficiency - vitamin C ... Disaccharidase deficiency. Discharge from breasts. Discharge from the vagina ...
http://novascotiadeptofhealth.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=105&alpha=D
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Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia - Home Treatment - Yahoo! Health
You can prevent or reverse folic acid deficiency anemia by eating a diet that includes foods high in folic acid, including citrus fruits, leafy green vegetables, and ...
http://health.yahoo.com/blood-treatment/folic-acid-deficienc...
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Folic Acid (tn)(folic acid) - NextBio
Folic acid is used to diagnose folate deficiency and to treat topical sprue and ... For treatment of folic acid deficiency, megaloblastic anemia and in anemias of ...
http://www.nextbio.com/b/home/home.nb?q=folic+acid
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Iron Deficiency Anemia-Related Information
... that are related to iron deficiency anemia. ... Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia. Vitamin B12 ... Next Article: Iron Deficiency Anemia Topics. Topic Overview ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/iron-deficiency-anemia-related-information
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Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia - Treatment Overview - Yahoo! Health
Usually taking a folic acid supplement daily will improve anemia within 5 to 7 days. ... When you no longer have folic acid deficiency anemia, you most likely will be ...
http://health.yahoo.com/blood-treatment/folic-acid-deficienc...
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Vitamins and Calcium Supplements - General Guidelines on MedicineNet
Mild folate deficiency (usually due to lack of folic acid supplement intake) in ... Patients with folic acid deficiency related to alcoholism or hemolytic anemia (a ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/vitamins_and_calcium_supplements/page3.htm
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Risk Factors That Develop During Pregnancy: Pregnancy at High Risk ...
... cause birth defects (a deficiency of folic acid increases the risk of having ... Anemia may also develop during pregnancy because of a folic acid deficiency. ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec22/ch258/ch258c.html
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Topics beginning with D-Di
Deficiency - folic acid, Folic acid deficiency see ... aminolevulinic acid see ... Diet - folic acid see Folic acid (folate) Diet - heart disease see Heart ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/encyclopedia_D-Di.htm
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Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia - Exams and Tests - Yahoo! Health
If your health professional suspects folic acid deficiency anemia, he or she will ask about your medical history and conduct a physical exam. Be sure to discuss:
http://health.yahoo.com/blood-diagnosis/folic-acid-deficienc...
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Vitamin deficiency anemia: Risk factors - MayoClinic.com
Vitamin deficiency anemia ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, ... Ask your doctor whether you need supplemental folic acid to prevent a deficiency. ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-deficiency-anemia/D...
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Health Information
A member of SSM Health Care. Body, Mind, Spirit... We care for ... Deficiency - antithrombin III - congenital. Deficiency - folic acid, Folic acid deficiency ...
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Disease Reference
Deficiency - antithrombin III - congenital. Deficiency - folic acid, Folic acid deficiency ... Disaccharidase deficiency. Disintegrative psychosis. Disk ...
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Folic Acid Linked to Parkinson's Disease
Mice Lacking the B Vitamin Were Vulnerable to Brain Damage -- But What Could This Mean? ... Folic acid deficiency by itself did not cause any Parkinson-like problems. ...
http://www.webmd.com/parkinsons-disease/news/20020117/folic-...
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Anemia
... from vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiencies not only include standard anemic ... Folic acid deficiency does not cause neurologic damage, although people with ...
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