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Folic acid deficiency Macrocytic/normochromic - Coggle Diagram
Folic acid deficiency Macrocytic/normochromic
causes
Inadequate intak
Malabsorption of folic acid(needed for RBC production)
Signs/Symptons
Fatigue
dyspnea on exertion
pallor
headache
tachycardia
anorexia
glossitis *no neurological symptoms
Labs
Low: Hct, RBC, serum folate, RBC folate less than 100
High: MCV
Normal: MCHC
Treatment
Folate 1mg PO daily
Foods with folic acid
bananas
peanut butter
fish
green leafy veggies
bread/cerial