What Is Scurvy?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Severe Symptoms
If it is not treated then scurvy can become very serious indeed. One sign that it is developing to a serious condition is that the patient’s teeth start to fall out. They can also begin to experience numbness in their legs and in their hands. They can also begin to experience swelling and tenderness all over their body.
A type of anemia known as hemolysis can occur, and the patient can also experience severe jaundice. Internal hemorrhaging can occur and organ failure is also a possibility. A fever will develop and some patients will become delirious. Other symptoms include convulsions, coma, and even death.
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