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Folic Acid Deficiency
SYMPTOMS may include infertility, an inflamed mouth and tongue, intestinal
malabsorption and anemia.
CAUSES of the deficiency may include inadequate absorption or utilization of
folic acid that may result from alcoholism, sprue, celiac disease or the use
of certain drugs. One cause may be an increased requirement such as during
pregnancy or infancy. Another may be a poor diet.
TREATMENT. Folic acid & correction of causes.