The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Scurvy includes the 16 symptoms listed below:
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Clinical features of vitamin C deficiency appear as capillaries become increasingly fragile. In an adult, it produces petechiae, ecchymoses, follicular hyperkeratosis (especially on the buttocks and legs),anemia, anorexia, limb and joint pain (especially in the knees), pallor, weakness, swollen or bleeding gums, loose teeth, lethargy, insomnia, poor wound healing, and ocular hemorrhages in the bulbar conjunctivae. (See Scurvy’s effect on gums and legs.) Vitamin C deficiency can also cause beading,fractures of the costochondral junctions of the ribs or epiphysis, and such psychological disturbances as irritability, depression, hysteria, and hypochondriasis.
In a child, vitamin C deficiency produces tender, painful swelling in the legs, causing the child to lie with his legs partially flexed. Other symptoms include fever, diarrhea, and vomiting.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
When considering symptoms of Scurvy, it is also important to consider Scurvy as a possible cause of other medical conditions. The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Scurvy may cause:
Incubation period for Scurvy: 3 to 6 months from cessation of vitamin C in the diet
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The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Scurvy. This signs and symptoms information for Scurvy has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Scurvy signs or Scurvy symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Scurvy may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Scurvy symptoms.
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