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
Dr. Abraham Salvador Majluf Cruz
Dr. Daniela Pérez Sámano
Dr. Gerardo López Hernández
Dr. Alonso Hernández Company
Dr. Patricia Galindo Delgado
Dr. Gabriel Aceves Castillo
Dr. Eduardo Edmundo Reynoso Gómez
Dr. Eduardo Terreros Muñoz
Dr. Gladys Patricia Agreda Vásquez
Dr. Juan Rafael Labardini Méndez
Dr. Brenda Leticia Gonzalez Garcia
Dr. Jose Luis Alvarez Vera
Dr. O Oscar Ramirez Arenas
Dr. María Teresa García Lee
Dr. Jorge Eduardo Espinosa Turcott
Dr. Fernando Pérez Zincer
Dr. Victor Mingura Ledezma
Dr. Karen Daniela Pérez Gomez
Dr. Chavez Javier Pizzuto
Dr. Antonio Velázquez González
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.