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What is scurvy?
Scurvy is a disease caused by a serious vitamin C deficiency. Not eating enough fruits and vegetables is the main cause of the disease. Left untreated, scurvy can lead to bleeding gums, loosened teeth and bleeding under your skin. Treatment for the condition includes getting plenty of vitamin C in your diet.

What is the main cause of scurvy?
Scurvy occurs when there is a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). The deficiency leads to symptoms of weakness, anemia, gum disease, and skin problems. This is because vitamin C is necessary to make collagen, an important component in connective tissues.

What is scurvy called today?
What is scurvy? Scurvy is better known as severe vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is an essential dietary nutrient.

Is scurvy life threatening?
After several months of vitamin C deficiency, a range of symptoms and signs can occur, including anemia, myalgia, bone pain, easy bruising, swelling, petechiae, gum disease, poor wound healing, and depression. Late stages of scurvy are life threatening.

How is scurvy diagnosed?
The diagnosis of scurvy is mainly based on clinical presentation, plain radiograph findings of long bones and related history of poor intake of vitamin C, which was consistent since the patient does not like to have vegetables nor fruits.

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