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Scurvy


InjuryDiseasesNutritionPoison
SymptomsSurgeryTestSpecial Topic
Scurvy, corkscrew hair
Scurvy, corkscrew hair
Scurvy, periungual hemorrhage
Scurvy, periungual hemorrhage
Scurvy corkscrew hairs
Scurvy corkscrew hairs
Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention
Alternative Names

Vitamin C deficiency; Deficiency - vitamin C; Scorbutus


Treatment


Support Groups


Expectations (prognosis)


Complications


Calling your health care provider



Review Date: 01/31/2011
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).




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