10 Symptoms of Scurvy
Symptom #8: Petechiae
When we are ill, it is quite common for us to experience symptoms on the surface of our skin. Bumps and rashes can be quite telling and help to point us in the direction of the right diagnosis. If somebody develops scurvy, one of the first symptoms would be for small reddish-blue spots to appear on the skin.
These small spots are known as petechiae and, although harmless in themselves, are an indicator that a potentially serious case of scurvy has set in. Regardless of the suspected cause, rashes and bumps are common indicators that something is wrong so you should arrange to see a doctor.
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