Symptoms of folate deficiency Some of the symptoms that can be caused by a lack of folate include: General symptoms Fatigue Irritability Headache Dizziness Gastrointestinal symptoms Sore tongue Mouth ulcers Diarrhea Loss of appetite Neurological symptoms Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet Confusion Depression Cognitive impairment Dementia Hematological symptoms Anemia (pale skin, shortness of breath) Testing for vitamin B12 and folate deficiency When to test Since vitamin B12 and folate affect many functions in the body and there are many possible symptoms, blood testing for vitamin B12 and folate is commonly ordered by the physicians at the Adult Down Syndrome Center
For those who have struggled with maintaining adequate Vitamin D levels through diet and sun exposure alone, injections provide an effective alternative
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Timing Optional Marker Urinalysis Why it matters Can add kidney and hydration context when systemic symptoms, high training stress, or abnormal CMP kidney markers appear
Among the cohort studies, 2 scored three and five points, indicating low-quality studies with high and moderate risk of bias, respectively
Administration The injection is administered intramuscularly for efficient absorption