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• Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia

  Read about vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which occurs when a lack of vitamin B12 or folate causes the body to produce abnormally large red blood cells.

• 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.

• About colecalciferol

  NHS medicines information on colecalciferol – what it's used for and key facts.

• 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.

• About cyanocobalamin

  NHS medicines information on cyanocobalamin – what it's used for and key facts.

• Vitamin D

  Find out about vitamin D, including what it does, how much you need, and how to ensure you get enough.

• About hydroxocobalamin

  NHS medicines information on hydroxocobalamin – what it's used for and key facts.

• Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia - Treatment

  Read about treatment options for vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, which will depend on what's causing the condition.

• 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.

• 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.