A folate deficiency is closely related to vitamin B12 anaemia, also known as a vitamin B12 deficiency.
The NHS say a patient should see their GP if they’re “experiencing symptoms of vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia”.
It is crucial for a potential vitamin B12 or folate deficiency to be diagnosed efficiently as these conditions can lead to severe complications.
Complications of a folate deficiency include infertility, cardiovascular disease, cancer, problems in childbirth, neural tube defects, and folic acid.