Folic Acid deficiency anemia is a classification of anemia caused by decreased intake of folic acid.
Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia
Disease or medical condition
Symptoms:
- Anorexia
- Chest pain
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Dyspnea
- Pallor
- Malaise
- Lightheadedness
- Dementia
- Weight loss
- Angular cheilitis
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