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Medical Conditions - Folic Acid

The synthetic form of folate, which is a water-soluble vitamin B9, is called folic acid. Folic acid is essential during pregnancy to prevent neural birth defects. The other benefits of taking folic acid are it prevents cancer and helps reduce homocysteine levels, which is related to the development of heart problems.

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Why are hemoglobin, RBC, and WBC levels falling fast?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Your husband's hemoglobin and WBC count are going down very fast; it is not normal.

What can cause low WBC count?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my findings are as follows.

Will iron tablets cause constipation?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If she is having chronic anemia then one advice would be to make sure that it is due to iron deficiency anemia indeed and not due to other deficiency or thalassemia minor.

Is passing clots at 8 weeks pregnant dangerous?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports and understand your concerns (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

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What causes Vitamin D and B12 deficiency in early pregnancy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The vitamin D levels are in the deficient range, and the vitamin B12 levels are normal. There is no need to discontinue the pregnancy due to these values.

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I am pregnant within nine months of giving birth. Can I cope with this pregnancy?

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Is it safe to take Duphaston while trying to get pregnancy?

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Can someone travel abroad with low hemoglobin?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your wife has microcytic hypochromic anemia.

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