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Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia : Treatments

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The goal is to identify and treat the cause of the folate deficiency.Folic acid supplements may be given by mouth(oral) or through a vein(intravenous) on a short-term basis until the anemia has been corrected. In the case of poor absorption by the...
Source:ADAM
Date:November 23, 2008
Folic acid supplements are usually prescribed, and self-care includes avoiding:.non-herbal tea, antacids, and phosphates(contained in beer, ice cream, and soft drinks), which restrict iron absorption.A person with folic acid deficiency anemia shou...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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