What Is Scurvy?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Treatment
In many cases, the prevention and treatment of scurvy could not be much easier: Eat plenty of vitamin C. This means getting lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet, and citrus fruits in particular are especially rich in the vitamin. Many foods will also have additional vitamin C added.
People that have medical reasons for scurvy may need vitamin C supplements to help them get what they need. Especially high dosage supplements may be needed in the most extreme cases. The patient may need treatment for their symptoms of scurvy, and hospitalization may be needed if the condition is advanced enough.
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