When to see your GP?
If you think you may be deficient in vitamin B12 or folic acid, see your doctor.
These disorders can usually be diagnosed based on symptoms and blood test results.
It is important to diagnose and treat vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anemia as soon as possible.
Because many symptoms improve with treatment, some problems caused by the condition may be irreversible.
Causes of vitamin B12 or folate deficiency
There are several problems that can lead to vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency.
It includes:
pernicious anemia – your immune system attacks healthy cells in your stomach, preventing you from absorbing vitamin B12 from the food you eat; It is the most common cause of vitamin B12 deficiency in the UK
lack of these vitamins in your diet – this is rare, but it can happen if you follow a vegan diet, do not take vitamin B12 supplements, do not eat foods fortified with vitamin B12,
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