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- Title
Scurvy: Rediscovering a Forgotten Disease.
- Authors
Gandhi, Mustafa; Elfeky, Omar; Ertugrul, Hamza; Chela, Harleen Kaur; Daglilar, Ebubekir
- Abstract
Scurvy is a nutritional deficiency caused by low vitamin C levels that has been described since ancient times. It leads to a varied presentation, affecting multiple organ systems due to its role in the biochemical reactions of connective tissue synthesis. Common manifestations include gingival bleeding, arthralgias, skin discoloration, impaired wound healing, perifollicular hemorrhage, and ecchymoses. Although there has been a dramatic reduction in the prevalence of scurvy in modern times owing to vitamin C supplementation and intake, sporadic cases still occur. In developed countries, it is mainly diagnosed in the elderly and malnourished individuals and is associated with alcoholism, low socio-economic status, and poor dietary habits. Scurvy has been an unusual cause of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding among other GI manifestations. It can be adequately treated and prevented via vitamin C supplementation.
- Subjects
SCURVY; VITAMIN C; WOUND healing; GINGIVAL hemorrhage; FOOD habits; VITAMIN C deficiency; DIETARY supplements
- Publication
Diseases, 2023, Vol 11, Issue 2, p78
- ISSN
2079-9721
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/diseases11020078