Treating Scurvy Problem

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Scurvy occurs when the person suffers from vitamin C deficiency. It is a very common disease that affects people of all ages. The root cause for this disease is lack of vitamin C or ascorbic acid, present in fresh fruits and vegetables mainly citrus fruits. Ascorbic acid is very useful in the formation of collagen and any other deficiency related to tissue synthesis. Importance of Vitamin C is highlighted when affected by such disease because it helps in forming gums, skin, blood vessels, ligaments and tendons. If left untreated it can be fatal.

Common symptoms to be aware of when affected by scurvy are bleeding gums with loosened teeth, soreness and stiffness of the joints, general weakness, anemia, gum disease (gingivitis), skin hemorrhages, slow healing process and many more. It is a nutritional problem and can also result in ‘corkscrew hair’ along with other gum related problems. Other problems include nausea, tiredness, a troubled feeling, easy bruising, dry skin and hair and bleeding into muscles and joints causing pain.

Smoking and different diseases can also cause a drastic reduction in vitamin C which can be as huge as 50 per cent. People...

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