What is folate deficiency anemia?
Folate, a 1-carbon transporter, is present in natural foods such as green vegetables, legumes, and some fruits. Deficiency arises due to dietary insufficiency, malabsorption, drugs and toxins, or increased resulting in megaloblastic anemia.
How do members experience folate deficiency anemia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with folate deficiency anemia*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for folate deficiency anemia*
*Data from patients with folate deficiency anemia, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with folate deficiency anemia*
*Data from patients with folate deficiency anemia, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has folate deficiency anemia on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 11 | |
| 40s | 9 | |
| 50s | 15 | |
| 60s | 12 | |
| 70+ | 5 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | |
| Female | 49 |
Talk to people with folate deficiency anemia
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