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  • Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which usually develop gradually, but can worsen if the condition goes untreated.

  • Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Diagnosis

    Read about diagnosing vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which can often be diagnosed by a GP based on your symptoms and the results of blood tests.

  • Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Complications

    Read about the complications of vitamin B12 deficiency or folate deficiency, which are rare as the condition can usually be easily and effectively treated.

  • Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Causes

    Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia occurs when a lack of either of these vitamins affects the body's ability to produce fully functioning red blood cells.

  • Thalassaemia - Symptoms

    Read about the main symptoms of thalassaemia, including anaemia, delayed growth and problems caused by too much iron in the body.

  • Sickle cell disease - Symptoms

    Read about the possible symptoms of sickle cell disease, including painful episodes (crises), infections and anaemia.

  • Scurvy

    Read about scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency caused by not eating foods (fruit and vegetables) rich in vitamin C over a long period of time.

  • Rickets and osteomalacia - Treatment

    As most cases of rickets are caused by a vitamin D and calcium deficiency, it's usually treated by increasing a child's intake of vitamin D and calcium.

  • Restless legs syndrome - Causes

    Read about the possible causes of restless legs syndrome (RLS), including genes, problems with dopamine, and other underlying health conditions, such as iron deficiency anaemia.

  • Sickle cell disease

    Find out about sickle cell disease, a serious inherited blood disorder where the red blood cells develop abnormally. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments.