10 Vitamin C Deficiency Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #7: Bleeding Gums
Another common symptom of vitamin C deficiency is bleeding gums. The gums become more sensitive, swollen, and reddish. Bleeding from the gums occurs because they are made of connective tissue that requires vitamin C for maintenance just like all other connective tissues.
Low vitamin C intake causes the tissue that constitutes the gums to weaken. This exposes it to inflammation and to possible infection. The blood vessels within the gums also weaken and become easy to rupture. When the condition advances, the gums become purplish in color and may start to rot. They also produce a bad odor. The teeth are also affected and they may start falling out due to the weak, unhealthy gums.
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