The deficiency of iron causes scurvy
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Scurvy....
Scurvy is the name for a vitamin C deficiency. It can lead to anaemia, debility, exhaustion, spontaneous bleeding, pain in the limbs, and especially the legs, swelling in some parts of the body, and sometimes ulceration of the gums and loss of teeth.
Scurvy has been known since ancient Greek and Egyptian times. It is often associated with sailors in the 15th to 18th centuries when long sea voyages made it hard to get a steady supply of fresh produce. Many died from the effects.
It also occurred during the Irish potato famine in 1845 and the American Civil War. The most recent documented outbreak was in Afghanistan in 2002, following war and drought.
Modern cases of scurvy are rare, especially in places where enriched bread and cereals are available, but it can still affect people who do not consume enough vitamin C.
Fast facts about scurvy:
Here are some key points about scurvy. More detail is in the main article.
- Symptoms of scurvy result from severe vitamin C deficiency.
- They include bleeding sores, tooth loss, anaemia, and a reduced rate of healing for injuries.
- It can be fatal if left untreated.
- Scurvy is treatable with oral or intravenous vitamin C supplements.
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deficiency of iron causes anemeia