Scurvy
Scurvy is a disease resulting from a lack of vitamin C. Early symptoms of deficiency include weakness, fatigue, and sore arms and legs. Without treatment, decreased red blood cells,... Wikipedia
- Specialty: Endocrinology
- Symptoms: Weakness, feeling tired, changes to hair, sore arms and legs, gum disease, easy bleeding
- Causes: Lack of vitamin C
- Risk factors: Mental disorders, unusual eating habits, alcoholism, substance use disorder, intestinal malabsorption, dialysis, voyages at sea (historic), being stuck adrift
- Diagnostic method: Based on symptoms
- Treatment: Vitamin C supplements, diet that contains fruit and vegetables (notably citrus)
- Frequency: Rare (contemporary)
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