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Folic Acid Deficiency

Folic acid deficiency is a lack of folate, a B-group vitamin that the body needs to produce healthy red blood cells and for essential cell processes. When it is missing, the blood and other tissues can be affected.

Common causes: A diet low in leafy green vegetables and other sources of folate, certain intestinal absorption problems, or stages of higher demand, such as pregnancy.

Common symptoms:

  • Unusual tiredness and weakness.
  • Paleness and a feeling of low energy.
  • Sores in the mouth or changes in the tongue.

Which specialist evaluates it? The hematologist focuses on blood alterations and can guide the study of this deficiency. If you notice persistent fatigue with no apparent cause, it's advisable to discuss it with a professional to look into what's behind it.

Specialties that treat folic acid deficiency

Treatment by city

Doctors specialized in folic acid deficiency

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Dr. Abraham Salvador Majluf Cruz

Hematologist · Internal Medicine
5.0 (5 reviews)
Consultorio Abraham Salvador Majluf Cruz
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Dr. Daniela Pérez Sámano

Dr. Daniela Pérez Sámano

Hematologist
5.0 (0 reviews)
Consultation from
$1,500 MXN
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Dr. Gerardo López Hernández

Hematologist
5.0 (0 reviews)
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Dr. Alonso Hernández Company

Dr. Alonso Hernández Company

Hematologist
5.0 (0 reviews)
Consultation from
$1,500 MXN
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Dr. Patricia Galindo Delgado

Hematologist · Pediatric Hematologist
5.0 (1 reviews)
Consultorio Patricia Galindo Delgado
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Dr. Gabriel Aceves Castillo

Dr. Gabriel Aceves Castillo

Hematologist
5.0 (10 reviews)
Consultorio privado, Piso 9
Consultation from
$1,200 MXN
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Dr. Eduardo Edmundo Reynoso Gómez

Dr. Eduardo Edmundo Reynoso Gómez

Hematologist
5.0 (1 reviews)
Consultorio Eduardo Edmundo Reynoso Gomez
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Dr. Eduardo Terreros Muñoz

Hematologist
5.0 (6 reviews)
Consultorio Eduardo Terreros Muñoz
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Dr. Gladys Patricia Agreda Vásquez

Dr. Gladys Patricia Agreda Vásquez

Hematologist
5.0 (1 reviews)
Hospital San Ángel Inn - Universidad
Consultation from
$1,000 MXN
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JL

Dr. Juan Rafael Labardini Méndez

Hematologist
5.0 (5 reviews)
Consultorio privado
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Dr. Brenda Leticia Gonzalez Garcia

Dr. Brenda Leticia Gonzalez Garcia

Hematologist
5.0 (10 reviews)
Consultation from
$1,100 MXN
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JA

Dr. Jose Luis Alvarez Vera

Hematologist
5.0 (2 reviews)
Consultorio privado
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OO

Dr. O Oscar Ramirez Arenas

Hematologist
5.0 (1 reviews)
Consultorio O Oscar Ramirez Arenas
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Dr. María Teresa García Lee

Dr. María Teresa García Lee

Hematologist
5.0 (10 reviews)
Torre de Especialidades San Angel Inn. Acora del Valle.
Consultation from
$1,000 MXN
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JE

Dr. Jorge Eduardo Espinosa Turcott

Hematologist
5.0 (3 reviews)
Consultorio privado
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FP

Dr. Fernando Pérez Zincer

Hematologist
5.0 (3 reviews)
Consultorio Fernando Pérez Zincer
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Dr. Victor Mingura Ledezma

Dr. Victor Mingura Ledezma

Hematologist
5.0 (10 reviews)
Hematología y Trasplante de médula ósea / Medicina Interna
Consultation from
$1,000 MXN
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Dr. Karen Daniela Pérez Gomez

Dr. Karen Daniela Pérez Gomez

Hematologist
5.0 (1 reviews)
Dra Karen Daniela Perez Gomez Hematologia
Consultation from
$900 MXN
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CJ

Dr. Chavez Javier Pizzuto

Hematologist
5.0 (3 reviews)
Consultorio Chavez Javier Pizzuto
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AV

Dr. Antonio Velázquez González

Hematologist
5.0 (1 reviews)
Consultorio Antonio Velázquez González
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Frequently asked questions

What is folic acid deficiency?

Folic acid deficiency is a lack of folate, a B-group vitamin that the body needs to produce healthy red blood cells and for essential cell processes. When it is missing, the blood and other tissues can be affected.

Which doctor treats folic acid deficiency?

Folic Acid Deficiency is usually treated by specialists in hematologist.