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scurvy is a disease of . skin, eye, hair​

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Answered by chintu0306
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Scurvy is a disease resulting from a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Early symptoms of deficiency include weakness, feeling tired and sore arms and legs. Without treatment, decreased red blood cells, gum disease, changes to hair, and bleeding from the skin may occur.

Symptoms: Weakness, feeling tired, changes to hair, sore arms and legs, gum disea...

Other names: Moeller's disease, Cheadle's disease, scorbutus, Barlow's disease, hy...

Causes: Lack of vitamin C

Treatment: Vitamin C supplements, Citrus fruits

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Answered by brijitroselijoy6f
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Scurvy is a condition characterised by general weakness, anaemia, gingivitis (gum disease), and skin haemorrhages caused by a prolonged deficiency of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in the diet. Vitamin C plays a crucial role in the formation of collagen, a major component of connective tissue.

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