What Is Scurvy?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Medical Causes
Other potential causes of scurvy include certain medical conditions that might affect the patient’s ability to absorb vitamin C. These include digestive conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, and Chron’s disease. Kidney failure can also cause problems, especially if the patient has to undergo dialysis.
Somebody that has chronic diarrhea may not be able to absorb enough vitamin C before it is passed out of the body. Smoking can also contribute to scurvy. Some patients will develop scurvy after radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy. Some neurological conditions can be a cause, as can some eating disorders. Some immune conditions can also be an underlying cause of scurvy.
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