Iron Deficiency: Glossitis, Cheilitis, Pregnant ant pre-menopausal women are at high risk, Taking iron supplements, Eating/drinking foods high in vitamin C to increase absorption, Pallor is most common, Low H&H and low serum Fe, Takes 2-3 months to see results, Cobalamin Deficiency: Lack of intrinsic factor (IF), Lack of dietary B12, Can be caused by GI surgery, Weakness, paresthesias, N/V, abdominal pain, Decreased cobalamin levels, Normal serum folate, Administered parenterally as treatment of choice, Folate Deficiency: Sore tongue and N/V only, No neurological problems, Common loss through hemodialysis, Low serum folate, Normal cobalamin levels, Replaced with oral supplements of 1 mg daily, Eating foods high in folic acid,

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