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Why is scurvy caused?
Prolonged deficiency of vitamin c causes scurvy.
What vitamin cause bleeding gum?
no vitamin causes bleed gum it is the deficiency sign that causes bleeding gum..
What disease may be caused by a vitamin c deficiency?
A disease known as scurvy is caused by a vitamin c deficiency
What is the following is an example of disease that is directly caused by a nutritional deficiency?
Scurvy is an example of a disease directly caused by a deficiency in vitamin C. Symptoms of scurvy include weakness, anemia, gum disease, and skin problems due to the body's inability to produce collagen without enough vitamin C.
What vitamin deficiency causes a craving for chilli?
Chili cravings may indicate the need for iron and vitamin B. There is also quite a bit of vitamin C in the tomato sauce.
List of deficiency diseases and their symptoms?
Rickets in children and osteomalacia are examples of deficiency diseases due to vitamin deficiency. Scurvy is an example of vitamin C deficiency. Beriberi is an example of vitamin B one deficiency. (Both, wet beriberi and dry beriberi.) Pellagra is an example of Niacin deficiency. Anemia is caused by deficiency of vitamin B 12 and Folic acid. Burning feet syndrome is caused by the deficiency of Pantothenic acid. Night blindness is caused by the deficiency of vitamin A. Kwashiorkor and marasmus are caused by deficiency of proteins and food, respectively. Poverty is caused by deficiency of kindness. Inequality is caused by deficiency of compassion.
Which of the following is caused by mineral deficiency A) beriberi B)goitre C)scurvy D)night blindness?
Beriberi is caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency Goitre can be caused by iodine deficiency - although there are other potential causes. Scurvy is caused by vitamin C deficiency Night blindness (Nyctalopia) can have many different causes - but one cause is vitamin A deficiency.
What food deficiency causes scurvy?
Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C in the diet. Vitamin C is necessary for the body to make collagen, which is important for healthy skin, blood vessels, and connective tissues. Symptoms of scurvy include fatigue, weakness, swollen and bleeding gums, and joint pain.
Is ascorbic acid not recommended to an anemic person?
Everybody needs vitamin C, and it can help with the absorption of iron for people with iron deficiency anemia. Ascorbic acid on its own is not particularly helpful in anemia.
What has the author Benjamin Portnoy written?
Benjamin Portnoy has written: 'Intradermal test for vitamin C deficiency' -- subject(s): Vitamin C deficiency, Skin tests 'Vitamin C deficiency in peptic ulceration and haematemesis' -- subject(s): Vitamin C deficiency, Hematemesis, Peptic ulcer
Which vitamin deficiency causes bleeding gums?
Deficiency of Vitamin C (scurvy) will lead to gum changes and also causes problems with the blood vessels, hence causing bleeding in the gums. Also a deficiency in Vitamin K may also cause bleeding gums do to the lack of clotting factors which will lead to unusual or excessive bleeding.
When does the scurvy deficiency occur?
Scurvy is a vitamin C deficiency.
