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Folic acid deficiency anaemia (Symptomps (lower appetite, skin become pale…
Folic acid deficiency anaemia
Defination
lack of folic acid in blood
Causes
Drinking too much alcohol
Eating of unhealthy food
certain medications including anticovulsants
pregnancy
Symptomps
lower appetite
skin become pale
headache
diarrhoea
lack of energy
Diagnostic procedures
blood tests
Physical exam
identifying the cause
Treatment
folic acid tablets must be prescribed
dietary advice to increase folic intake
injections of vitamin B12 eg. cynocobalamin
Vitamin and mineral supplements
Diet
fortified cereals
green leafy vegetables
Dairy products
brown rice
Management
maintaining healthy diet
taking bloods to see treatment efficiency
giving vitamin supplements
pathophysiology
lacking red blood cells carrying oxygen
lack of haemoglobin
when small intestine is not working