Scurvy is a disease caused by a vitamin C deficiency which prevents the body from producing collagen. Symptoms include spots and bleeding in the skin and gums, pale appearance, depression, and immobilization. Advanced scurvy causes open, infected wounds and tooth loss. Scurvy can be prevented by consuming citrus fruits like oranges and lemons, or other foods containing vitamin C such as berries, peppers, and vegetables. Treatment involves taking vitamin C supplements.

1. SCURVY

2. SCURVY
– Is a disease resulting from a
deficiency of vitamin c, which is
in inquire for the synthesis of the
collagen in humans.

3. CAUSE
• Scurvy is caused by lack of
vitamin C

4. SYMPTOMS
• Scurvy leads to the formation of spots on
the skin, spongy gums, and bleeding from
the mucous membranes. The spots are
most abundant on the thighs and legs,
and a person with the ailment looks pale,
feels depressed, and is partially
immobilized. In advanced scurvy there are
open, suppurating wounds and loss of
teeth.

6. PREVENTION
• Scurvy can be prevented by a diet that includes
certain citrus fruits such as oranges or lemons.
Other sources rich in vitamin C are fruits such as
blackcurrants, guava, kiwifruit, papaya, tomatoes
, bell peppers, and strawberries. It can also be
found in some vegetables, such as carrots,
broccoli, potatoes, cabbage, spinach and
paprika. Some fruits and C. Many animal
products, including liver, Muktuk (whale skin),
and oysters, contain vitamin C. Though
redundant in the presence of a balanced diet.

7. TREATMENT
• Scurvy is treated with vitamin C.

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