Anemia Due To Folic Acid Deficiency
Overview of Anemia Due To Folic Acid Deficiency
Anemia due to Folic Acid Deficiency is also known as Megaloblastic Anemia where the red blood cells produced are larger than the normal size. It happens when there is lack of folic acid in the blood which is required for DNA synthesis of precursor of red blood cells.
Signs and Symptoms of Anemia Due To Folic Acid Deficiency
Tiredness, Dizziness, Palpitations, Headache, Shortness of breath, Tachycardia, Postural hypotension, Confusion, Poor concentration, Pallor of conjunctiva, Jaundice, Angular stomatitis, Glossitis
Common Causes of Anemia Due To Folic Acid Deficiency
Diet lack of leafy green vegetables, Alcoholism, Malabsorption due to coeliac disease, Increased demand due to pregnancy, Hemolysis, Malignancy, Inflammatory disease, Renal dialysis, Drugs such as anti-epileptics and methotrexate
Risk Factors of Anemia Due To Folic Acid Deficiency
Diet lack of leafy green vegetables, Alcoholism, Malabsorption due to coeliac disease, Increased demand due to pregnancy, Hemolysis, Malignancy, Inflammatory disease, Renal dialysis, Drugs such as anti-epileptics and methotrexate
Investigation Techniques for Anemia Due To Folic Acid Deficiency
Full blood count, Differential white count, Peripheral blood film, Electrophoresis, Serum folate level, Serum lactate dehydrogenase, Bone marrow test
Treatment and Prevention of Anemia Due To Folic Acid Deficiency
Folic acid supplements (usually together with Vitamin B12 supplement), Changes in diet, Quit alcohol, Blood transfusion (rarely)
