What Is Scurvy?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Infants
It is very important to ensure young children get all the nutrition they need, but this is not always easy. Some children can have digestive disorders, while they might not always be given an adequate diet. In some instances, the mother might have conditions herself that mean her milk is not sufficiently nutritious.
One sign of scurvy in young children is a habit of lying down with their legs and arms extending half way out from the sides of their body. The patient can also be very irritable and difficult to placate. They may also experience bleeding and bruising more easily than usual, while bone fractures will also be more common.
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