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Signs and Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia-2

Patient was educated on signs and symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia as follows: Vitamin B12 is required for normal maturation of red blood cells in the human body. Mature red blood cells in circulation help pick up oxygen from the lungs, transport oxygen, and deliver it to the various body tissues. Deficiency of vitamin B12 can result in compromised and incomplete maturation of red blood cells. This can result in immature red cells in [...]

Signs and Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia-1

Patient was educated on signs and symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia as follows: Vitamin B12 is required for normal maturation of red blood cells in the human body. Mature red blood cells in circulation help pick up oxygen from the lungs, transport oxygen, and deliver it to the various body tissues. Deficiency of vitamin B12 can result in compromised and incomplete maturation of red blood cells. This can result in immature red cells in [...]

Role of Vitamin B12

Patient was educated on the importance of Vitamin B12 or Cobalamin as follows: Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient of human diet and a water-soluble vitamin, belonging to vitamin B-complex group. Vitamin B12 is available in a wide variety of food sources. A portion of vitamin consumed is used by the body for metabolic needs. A portion of the vitamin is stored in the liver and the rest is excreted in the urine. Since this [...]

Life-style Measures to be Observed by Individuals with History of Folate Deficiency-4

Patient was educated on life-style measures to be observed by individuals with history of folate deficiency as follows: Poorly controlled diabetics can be at increased risk for developing neuropathy and folate deficiency in such individuals can increase the risk for neuropathy significantly. Folate deficient individuals with coexisting diabetes must observe compliance with calorie intake recommendations, log maintenance of everyday blood sugar readings, diabetic foot care, periodic podiatrist visits, physical exercise recommendation. Avoid environments with extreme temperatures, [...]

Life-style Measures to be Observed by Individuals with History of Folate Deficiency-3

Patient was educated on life-style measures to be observed by individuals with history of folate deficiency as follows: Pregnant women can present with increased folate requirements, secondary to increased fetal and biological demands during pregnancy. Folate helps with normal growth of fetal brain and spinal cord and deficiency of folate in pregnant women can result in defective growth of brain and spinal cord, resulting in congenital defects. Pregnant women must observe compliance with daily intake recommendation [...]