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Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia : Treatments

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Treatments List

Treatments could include:
  • Increase fruit and vegetable intake

Treatments Overview Articles

Folate-deficiency anemia
The goal is to treat the cause of the anemia, which may be poor diet or a malabsorption disease. Oral or intravenous folic acid supplements may be taken on a short-term basis until the anemia has been corrected, or - in the case of poor absorption...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 30, 2006
Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia
Folic acid supplements are usually prescribed, and self-care includes avoiding: alcohol non-herbal tea, antacids, and phosphates (contained in beer, ice cream, and soft drinks), which restrict iron absorption tobacco A person with folic acid defic...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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