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Complications of Folate Deficiency-3

Patient was educated on complications of folate deficiency as follows: Neuropathy: Poor DNA synthesis and repair involving the nervous tissues, secondary to folate deficiency, can result in neuropathy. Patients can present with tingling and numbness of hands and feet, altered sensitivity to touch and temperature, radiating burning sensation in extremities, poor coordination and balance, and increased risk for falls & accidents. In pregnant women, folate helps with normal growth of fetal brain and spinal cord. [...]

Complications of Folate Deficiency-2

Patient was educated on complications of folate deficiency as follows: Arrhythmia: Compromised oxygen supply to the heart muscle in anemia can result in palpitations and arrhythmias. Patients can present with fluttering in the chest, racing or abnormally slow heartbeat, poorly felt pulse, dizziness, episodes of loss of consciousness, chest pain and/or discomfort, and fainting. Fatigue and listlessness: Compromised oxygen supply to the muscle tissue in anemic patients can result in cramping, weakness, fatigue, and exhaustion. [...]

Complications of Folate Deficiency-1

Patient was educated on complications of folate deficiency as follows: Shortness of breath: Deficiency of folate can result in compromised and incomplete maturation of red blood cells. This can result in immature and short-lived red cells in blood circulation that are poorly functional, in comparison to the mature red blood cells. This can lead to poor oxygen transport by red blood cells, reduced count of red blood cells, and anemia. Low oxygen pick-up and delivery [...]

Risk Factors for Folate Deficiency-2

Patient was educated on risk factors for folate deficiency as follows: Injury to small intestine Folate is normally absorbed in the small intestine. Any injury to small intestine, such as, in individuals with Crohn’s disease or celiac disease, can result in poor folate absorption. Individuals with history of small intestine resection can have reduced site of folate absorption, contributing to compromised folate absorption and deficiency. Pregnancy In pregnant women, folate helps with normal growth of [...]

Risk Factors for Folate Deficiency-1

Patient was educated on risk factors for folate deficiency as follows: Malnutrition Major source of folate, being dietary, poor nutrition intake in general by malnourished patients is a significant risk factor for folate deficiency. Food choices A portion of folate consumed in the diet is used by the body for metabolic needs. The unused portion of the vitamin is excreted in the urine and is not stored in the body. Since folate is not stored [...]