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There are different doses of folic acid prescribed by doctors for different ages. If you are an adult suffering from anemia and you are prescribed folic acid then the dosage would be 1mg orally once a day. An infant is 0.1mg orally once a day and if your child then it is 1mg orally once a day. But remember to to read the leaflet given with your folic acid before you take any medicine.
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∙ 11y ago400 mg of folate should be taken daily.
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What is the pathophysiology of folic acid anemia?
Folic acid anemia is a known risk factor for neural tube birth defects.
Why folic acid alone is contraindicated in pernicious anemia?
The supplementation of Folic acid alone will aggravate the neurological symptoms of Pernicious anemia.
Who gets folic acid anemia?
Folic acid anemia is especially common in infants and teenagers. Although this condition usually results from a dietary deficiency, it is sometimes due to inability to absorb enough folic acid.
What laboratory tests are useful in confirming a diagnosis of Folic Acid Deficiency?
A: Measurement of serum folic acid levels is conclusive for folic acid deficiency anemia.
What anemia is related to a diet that is low in fresh fruit and vegetables?
Folic acid deficiency anemia
What is the percentage of people that have Folic acid deficiency anemia?
about 33% of world population are suffering from anemia
You have sickle cell anemia what will folic acid do for your sickle cell anemia?
ITS GOOD 4 UR SICKLE CELL! When you have sickle cell, your body looses cells. Folic acid helps to create new cells.
How do you treat someone with anemia?
it really depends on what type of anemia. there are actually several different types...b12 deficiency, folic acid deficiency and iron deficiency...really need to know the specific type and there are actually tons of herbal remedies out there...
Folic acid deficiency anaemia?
The type of anemia that is linked to a deficiency of folic acid is called megaloglastic anemia. It is characterized by large red blood cells that are immature, and thus don't function properly, and by neutrophils that have more segments in their nuclei than they should have (normally they have 3-4 segments). People with megaloblastic anemia also have a higher level of homocysteine in their blood.
What kind of folic acid should be used?
That what has been prescribed by your doctor only.
What is the benefit of having folic acid in your diet?
It belongs to the viatmin B family which is important in the creating of red blood cells. A lack of folic acid may lead to anemia which then leads to a host of other problems. If you are lacking energy you may be lacking in folic acid.
Why is it necessary to take folic acid when trying to conceive?
Folic acid reduces the risk of birth defects in studies. Also a lack of folic acid can lead to exhaustion and edginess. Many times it is prescribed to expectant mothers early in their pregnancy.
