Vitamin deficiency anemia Symptoms

Signs and symptoms
... Anemia occurs in many types, but the main symptom of most anemias is fatigue. That''s true for vitamin deficiency anemias, which can also result in: Pale skin Sore mouth and tongue Shortness of breath...

Causes
... Blood consists of liquid called plasma and three types of blood cells: White blood cells. These blood cells fight infection. Platelets. These blood cells help your blood clot. Red blood cells (erythro...

Vitamin deficiency anemia Prevention

Prevention
... You can prevent some forms of vitamin deficiency anemias by eating a balanced diet and taking a multivitamin during pregnancy and while breast-feeding. Foods rich in folate include citrus fruits and j...

Vitamin deficiency anemia Treatment

Complications
... Being deficient in vitamins increases the risk of many health problems: Birth defects. Lack of folate in pregnant women can lead to birth defects of the brain and spinal cord. During pregnancy, the fe...

Treatment
... Vitamin deficiency anemias are treated with supplements and changes in diet. Folate deficiency anemia. Treatment involves eating a healthy diet and taking folic acid supplements as prescribed by your ...

Vitamin deficiency anemia Other

Overview
... Your body needs vitamins — nutrients found in most foods — for many reasons, including producing healthy red blood cells. If your body is deficient in certain key vitamins, you can develop...