what is the remedy of scurvy
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Scurvy is easily treated by adding some vitamin C to your diet such as fresh fruit and vegetables. A GP may also recommend taking vitamin C supplements (also called ascorbic acid) until you feel better. Most people treated for scurvy feel better within 48 hours and make a full recovery within 2 weeks.
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Scurvy (severe vitamin C deficiency) is rare as most people get enough vitamin C in their diet. It's usually easy to treat.
Treating scurvy;
It's important that scurvy is treated. Scurvy is easily treated by adding some vitamin C to your diet such as fresh fruit and vegetables.
A GP may also recommend taking vitamin C supplements (also called ascorbic acid) until you feel better.
Most people treated for scurvy feel better within 48 hours and make a full recovery within 2 weeks.
The GP may refer you to a specialist for treatment, support or advice. This depends on what's causing your scurvy.