nutritional
Scurvy (Vitamin C)
Scurvy or scorbutus is a disease resulting from a lack of vitamin C. Early symptoms of deficiency include weakness, , and sore arms and legs. Without treatment, decreased red blood cells, gum disease, changes to hair, and bleeding from the skin may occur. As scurvy worsens, there can be poor wound healing, personality changes, and finally death from or bleeding.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Weakness, feeling tired, changes to hair, sore arms and legs, gum disease, easy bleeding
Causes — why it happens
- ·Lack of vitamin C
How it's found
- ·Based on symptoms
Treatment
- ·Vitamin C supplements, diet that contains fruit and vegetables (notably citrus)
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