Scurvy disease

Scurvy is the name for a diet C deficiency. It can result in anemia, debility, exhaustion, spontaneous bleeding, pain within the limbs, and ...

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What are the symptoms of scurvy in humans? What is the definition of scurvy?

Scurvy Awareness Day is an important reminder to ensure we get enough vitamin C in our diets to prevent this debilitating and sometimes fatal disease.

Definition of scurvy: A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C characterized by swollen bleeding gums and the opening of previously healed wounds, which particularly affected poorly nourished sailors until the end of the 18th century. Symptoms...

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Victorian diseases are making a comeback in the United Kingdom.

A disease associated with sailors in a bygone era is rearing once more from the depths of history in developed countries.

It feels like every day there’s a worrying new science story coming our way, and it’s been revealed that an ancient disease is making a worrying comeback i

Scurvy is a Vitamin C deficiency disease which can affect children as well as adults. Let us look at the causes and symptoms of scurvy in children and some tips for preventing this health disorder.

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Scurvy is a historical disease caused by severe and chronic deficiency of vitamin C. Its recent reemergence is a poor reflection of the nation’s diet.

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