Search results for anaemia
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Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia
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.
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Iron deficiency anaemia
Find out more about iron deficiency anaemia, including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help, the tests and treatments you may have, and the possible causes.
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Colour vision deficiency (colour blindness)
Find out about colour vision deficiency (colour blindness), what the symptoms are, where to get help, what the tests are, the causes, and the treatments.
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Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Treatment
Read about treatment options for vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which will depend on what's causing the condition.
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Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Symptoms
Read about the symptoms of vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which usually develop gradually, but can worsen if the condition goes untreated.
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Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Diagnosis
Read about diagnosing vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which can often be diagnosed by a GP based on your symptoms and the results of blood tests.
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Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Complications
Read about the complications of vitamin B12 deficiency or folate deficiency, which are rare as the condition can usually be easily and effectively treated.
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Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Causes
Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia occurs when a lack of either of these vitamins affects the body's ability to produce fully functioning red blood cells.
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Thalassaemia - Symptoms
Read about the main symptoms of thalassaemia, including anaemia, delayed growth and problems caused by too much iron in the body.
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Sickle cell disease - Symptoms
Read about the possible symptoms of sickle cell disease, including painful episodes (crises), infections and anaemia.