Scurvy is a condition characterized by general weakness, anemia, gum disease (gingivitis), and skin hemorrhages resulting from a lack of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in the diet. Scurvy is now most frequently seen in older, malnourished adults, and is rare in the United States.
Alternative NamesVitamin C deficiency; Deficiency - vitamin C; Scorbutus
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Scurvy is a disease that occurs when you have a severe lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in your diet. It causes general weakness, anemia, gum disease, and skin hemorrhages.
Scurvy is rare in the United States. It is most frequently seen in older, malnourished adults.
Alternative NamesVitamin C deficiency; Deficiency - vitamin C; Scorbutus
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Coller BS, Schneiderman PI. Clinical evaluation of hemorrhagic disorders: The bleeding history and differential diagnosis of purpura. In: Hoffman R, Benz EJ, Shattil SS, et al, eds. Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2008:chap 9.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 01/31/2011
Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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Scurvy is a condition caused by lack of Vitamin C; it is not a disease.
A disease known as scurvy is caused by a vitamin c deficiency
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Scurvy is a vitamin C deficiency.
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Scurvy is caused by vitamin c deficiency. Consuming vitamin c soon cures scurvy fever.
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scurvy is a disease that is caused by lack of vitamin C