Folic Acid Deficiency Anaemia
It is a
type of anaemia in pregnancy which there is a physiological disease in serum
folate levels which occurs towards the end of pregnancy.
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Reduced dietary intake
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Threaten
abortion
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Interference with utilization e.g. drugs like anti
conversant
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Excessive demand and loss as in multiple pregnancy
Packed
cell volume, Full blood count
pallor,lassitude,
weight loss, depression, nausea and vomiting, glossitis, gingivitis, diarrhoea.
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Folic acid therapy: 5mg orally daily
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Encourage diet rich in folic acid e.g. green
vegetable, bananas, citrus fruits, pears, peanuts.
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Ensure adequate rest.
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