Anemia
Anemia ( 42 Questions)
This choice is correct. Folate-deficiency anemia can present with fatigue, weakness, and glossitis (inflammation of the tongue), leading to a red, sore tongue.
This choice is incorrect because hemolytic anemia is characterized by the destruction of red blood cells, and it does not specifically cause a red, sore tongue.
This choice is incorrect because sickle cell anemia primarily causes vaso-occlusive crises and pain, not symptoms related to the tongue.
This choice is incorrect because iron-deficiency anemia does not cause glossitis; however, it may present with fatigue and weakness.
A) This choice is correct. Folate-deficiency anemia can present with fatigue, weakness, and glossitis (inflammation of the tongue), leading to a red, sore tongue.
B) This choice is incorrect because hemolytic anemia is characterized by the destruction of red blood cells, and it does not specifically cause a red, sore tongue.
C) This choice is incorrect because sickle cell anemia primarily causes vaso-occlusive crises and pain, not symptoms related to the tongue.
D) This choice is incorrect because iron-deficiency anemia does not cause glossitis; however, it may present with fatigue and weakness.