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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.
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Anaemia occurs due to the deficiency of?
Iron Anaemia occurs due to the deficiency of ironas well as folic acid.
Why does a patient have abnormal vital signs with folic acid deficiency?
This causes a type of anaemia known as macrocytic megaloblastic folate anaemia, causing all the signs of anaemia.
Folic acid deficiency causes?
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.
Spina Bifida and heart disease have been associated with what deficiency?
Folic acid deficiency.
What is folic acid deficiency?
Folic acid deficiency, an abnormally low level of one of the B vitamins, results in anemia characterized by red blood cells that are large in size but few in number.
What vitamins reduce homocysteine?
Folic acid, B12 and 6. Folic acid reduces the homocysteine, while B 12 and B 6 are synergystic. B12 must be taken with folic acid because folic acid can mask a B12 deficiency.
Does Folic Acid Deficiency make you tired you have the deficiency and you have become more exhausted lately?
YES IT DOES! AND ITS ANNOYING!!!
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.
Are plantains good for children who suffer from anemia?
It will not correct the anaemia as it has not got a high content of iron or folic acid.
High mcv and mch?
MCV(mean cell volume). Increased mcv is a sign of macrocytosis which may be related to anaemia due to deficiency of vit.B12 and/or folic acid with the occurence of megaloblasts in the bone marrow.
What does the word anaemia mean in food?
Anemia, also spelled anaemia (UK), means that a person has an iron deficiency or doesn't make enough red blood cells. It relates to food because if you have anemia, you should take iron supplements or at least eat foods that are rich in iron, vitamin C, B12, and folic acid.
