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Symptoms of SCURVY


The symptoms are related in part to the defective collagen, one of the body's connective tissues, that is formed when vitamin C is lacking. This leads to easy bruising and poor healing. Bony abnormalities occur, particularly in children. Vitamin C also helps preserve the poor of Folic acid. Deficiency of this can lead to anemia. There may be loosening of teeth. Rapid heart rate and shortness of breath may occur from anemia.



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Medical Content Last Updated on 07/12/2008

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