Symptoms of folate deficiency Some of the symptoms that can be caused by a lack of folate include: General symptoms Fatigue Irritability Headache Dizziness Gastrointestinal symptoms Sore tongue Mouth ulcers Diarrhea Loss of appetite Neurological symptoms Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet Confusion Depression Cognitive impairment Dementia Hematological symptoms Anemia (pale skin, shortness of breath) Testing for vitamin B12 and folate deficiency When to test Since vitamin B12 and folate affect many functions in the body and there are many possible symptoms, blood testing for vitamin B12 and folate is commonly ordered by the physicians at the Adult Down Syndrome Center
Improve Red Blood Cell Production Deficiency can cause megaloblastic anemia, leading to fatigue, weakness, and pale skin
Conditions such as atrophic gastritis (thinning of the stomach lining), Pernicious anemia (which makes it harder for your body to absorb Vitamin B12), Intestinal diseases such as crohns disease, celiac disease, bacterial growth and immune system disorders such as Graves disease or lupus can lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency in the body
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