परिभाषा
Scurvy is a condition caused by an insufficient amount of vitamin C for a prolonged period of time. The condition causes weakness, anemia, and gingivitis. Scurvy is very rare in the United States and occurs most commonly in malnourished older adults and chronic alcoholics.
का कारण बनता है
Scurvy is typically caused by a diet lacking in fruits and vegetables or foods fortified with vitamin C.
जोखिम कारक
जोखिम कारक वह है जो किसी बीमारी या स्थिति के होने की संभावना को बढ़ा देता है।
The following factors increase your chance of developing scurvy:
- A poor diet, with little or no fruits and vegetables
- Little or no vitamin C in the diet
- Anorexia nervosa
- शराब
- खराब दंत स्वच्छता
- Gastrointestinal diseases (eg, malabsorption, inflammatory bowel disease, dyspepsia, Whipple’s disease)
- कीमोथेरपी
- A fad diet
- Self-imposed restrictive diets for weight loss or due to food allergies
लक्षण
लक्षणों में शामिल हैं:
- कमजोरी
- पीलापन
- Sunken eyes
- Tender gums and/or tooth loss
- Muscular pain
- Reopening of old wounds or sores
- Internal bleeding
- भूख में कमी
- Bruising easily
- वजन घटना; inability to gain weight
- दस्त
- Increased heart rate
- बुखार
- चिड़चिड़ापन
- Aching and swelling in joints
- सांस लेने में कठिनाई
- थकान
निदान
Scurvy can be diagnosed during a physical exam, based on an analysis of symptoms and diet. Your doctor may order a blood test to measure the level of vitamin C in the blood. To diagnose scurvy in infants and children, an x-ray may be done.
उपचार
The treatment for scurvy is simple and effective. To eliminate symptoms and make a full recovery, increase vitamin C intake to recommended levels. You can increase vitamin C levels by:
- Eating a diet rich in citrus fruits, other fruits, and vegetables
- Taking vitamin C supplements
रोकथाम
To help reduce your chances of getting scurvy, take the following steps:
- Eat a healthy, balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
- Get a sufficient amount of vitamin C, through diet and/or supplements.