Scurvy
Scurvy Other names Moeller's disease, Cheadle's disease, scorbutus, [1] Barlow's disease, hypoascobemia [1] Scorbutic gums, a symptom of scurvy. The triangle-shaped area between the teeth show redness of the gums. Specialty Endocrinology Symptoms Weakness, feeling tired, changes to hair, sore arms and legs, gum disease, easy bleeding [1] [2] Causes Lack of vitamin C [1] Risk factors Mental disorders, unusual eating habits, alcoholism, old people who live alone, intestinal malabsorption, dialysis [2] Diagnostic method Based on symptoms [2] Treatment Vitamin C supplements [1] Frequency Rare [2] Scurvy is a disease resulting from a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). [1] Early symptoms include weakness, feeling tired, and sore arms and legs. [1] [2] Without treatment, decreased red blood cells, gum disease, changes to hair, and bleeding from the skin may occur. [1] [3] As scurvy worsens there can be poor wound healing, personality changes, and finally death from infection ...