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Articles for B12 vitamin deficiency
Causes
Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia occurs when a lack of either of these vitamins affects the bodys ability to produce fully functioning red blood cells.
Complications
Read about complications of vitamin B12 deficiency or folate deficiency, which are rare as the condition can usually be easily and effectively treated
Diagnosis
Read about diagnosing vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which can often be diagnosed by your GP based on your symptoms and the results of blood tests
Introduction
Read about vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which occurs when a lack of vitamin B12 or folate causes the body to produce abnormally large red blood cells
Symptoms
Read about the symptoms of vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which usually develop gradually but can worsen if the condition goes untreated
Treatment
Read about treatment options for vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which will depend on what's causing the condition.
