Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemiaDiagnosis

overview

Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia is where your body makes abnormally large red blood cells that cannot function properly.

symptoms

Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia can cause a wide range of symptoms, including extreme tiredness, a sore red tongue and muscle weakness.

causes

Causes of vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia include a problem with your immune system and a lack of vitamins in your diet.

treatments_overview

The main treatments for vitamin B12 and folate deficiency anaemia are vitamin injections or tablets.

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