Search results for vitamin b12
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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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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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Vitamins and minerals - B vitamins and folic acid
Find out about the types of B vitamins (including folic acid), such as what they do, how much you need and good sources of them.
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Hydroxocobalamin: a medicine to treat vitamin B12 deficiency
NHS medicines information on hydroxocobalamin – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can have it.
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Cyanocobalamin – vitamin B12 used to treat and prevent vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia
NHS medicines information on cyanocobalamin – what it’s used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.
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Who can and cannot have hydroxocobalamin
NHS medicines information on who can have hydroxocobalamin and who may not be able to have it.