Question

define scurvy??????​

Answer 1

ANSWER:-

A condition caused by a severe lack of vitamin C in the diet.

Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits and vegetables. Scurvy results from a deficiency of vitamin C in the diet.

SYMPTOMS:-

Requires a medical diagnosis

Symptoms may not occur for a few months after a person's dietary intake of vitamin C drops too low. Bruising, bleeding gums, weakness, fatigue and rash are among scurvy symptoms.

People may experience:

Pain areas: in the muscles

Whole body: fatigue, fever, loss of appetite, or malaise

Mouth: bleeding gums or tooth loss

Skin: rashes or red spots

Also common: bruising, coiled hair, failure to thrive, irritability, muscle weakness, swollen gums, or weight loss

TREATMENTS:-

Treatment consists of supplements

Treatment involves taking vitamin C supplements and eating citrus fruits, potatoes, broccoli and strawberries.

Answer 2

Answer:

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→Scurvy, also called vitamin C deficiency, one of the oldest-known nutritional disorders of humankind, caused by a dietary lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid), a nutrient found in many fresh fruits and vegetables, particularly the citrus fruits.