What Is Scurvy?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Later Symptoms
Around 1 month to 3 months later, the patient will begin showing more serious symptoms. Patients can find that any wounds they pick up start taking longer to heal then they usually would. They can also start experiencing a pain in their chest, and some will also become short of breath.
The patient’s teeth will also begin to decay, while their gums can become very tender and bleed very easily. Small dark bumps will appear on the skin around hairs, and large bruises can develop. The patient’s joints will also become very tender and their eyes can become dry and irritated. Blurred vision is also common, as is a sensitivity to light, and headaches.
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