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| [[Diarrhea]], [[loss of appetite]], and [[weight loss]] can occur. Additional signs are [[weakness]], sore tongue, [[headache]]s, heart [[palpitation]]s, [[irritability]], and behavioral disorders.<!--
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| Women with folate deficiency who become [[pregnant]] are more likely to give birth to [[low birth weight]] and [[premature birth|premature]] infants, and infants with [[neural tube defects]].
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| In adults, [[anemia]] (Macrocytic, [[Megaloblastic anemia]]) is a sign of advanced folate deficiency.
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| In infants and children, folate deficiency can slow growth rate.
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| Late studies suggested an involvement in tumorogenesis (especially in colon) through demethylation/hypomethylation of fast replicating tissues.
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| Some of these symptoms can also result from a variety of medical conditions other than folate deficiency. It is important to have a [[physician]] evaluate these symptoms so that appropriate medical care can be given.
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Synonyms and keywords: Folic acid deficiency
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