Skip navigation

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Results 1 - 10 of 10 for Scurvy
  1. Scurvy 
    Scurvy is a disease that occurs when you have a severe lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in your diet. Scurvy causes general weakness, anemia , gum disease, poor wound ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000355.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Scurvy - corkscrew hair (image) 
    Scurvy is a nutritional disease caused by deficiency of vitamin C. Pinpoint bleeding around hair follicles, and " ... this picture, can occur as a result of scurvy. Bleeding along the gums is common. This disease ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2345.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Scurvy - periungual hemorrhage (image) 
    Scurvy is a nutritional disease caused by deficiency of vitamin C. Common symptoms include pinpoint bleeding around ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2344.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Scurvy - corkscrew hairs (image) 
    "Corkscrew hairs" in hyperkeratotic follicles are pathognomonic of scurvy, or vitamin C deficiency. Petechiae and subungual hemorrhage ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/3036.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Malnutrition 
    ... K Eating disorders Kwashiorkor Megaloblastic anemia Pellagra Rickets Scurvy Spina bifida Malnutrition is a significant problem all ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000404.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Vitamin C 
    ... form of vitamin C deficiency is known as scurvy . This mainly affects older, malnourished adults.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002404.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Bleeding gums 
    ... the gum Leukemia , a type of blood cancer Scurvy , a vitamin C deficiency Use of blood thinners ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003062.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Gums - swollen 
    ... dental appliances Pregnancy Sensitivity to toothpaste or mouthwash Scurvy Side effect of a medicine Food debris
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003066.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Purpura 
    ... purpura Pressure changes that occur during vaginal childbirth Scurvy (vitamin C deficiency) Steroid use Certain infections Injury ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003232.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Vitamin C deficit (image) 
    ... older adults, leading to nutritional disease such as scurvy.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/18108.htm - Medical Encyclopedia