Nutritional & Blood Disorders
Ascorbic acid deficiency
Moderate
ICD-10: E54 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: स्कर्वी · தமிழ்: ஸ்கர்வி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಸ್ಕರ್ವಿ · తెలుగు: స్కర్వీ · বাংলা: স্কার্ভি · मराठी: स्कर्व्ही · ગુજરાતી: સ્કર્વી
About this condition
Scurvy is caused by prolonged severe deficiency of vitamin C, which the body needs to make collagen for healthy tissues. Early symptoms include bleeding gums, loose teeth, and easy bruising, progressing to more serious problems if untreated. It is preventable and treatable with vitamin C supplementation and fresh fruits and vegetables in the diet.
Common symptoms
bleeding gums
loose teeth
slow wound healing
joint pain
fatigue
dry skin
easy bruising
When to see a doctor: within 1-2 weeks if symptoms develop
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | स्कर्वी · विटामिन सी की कमी · मसूड़ों से खून · दांत हिलना |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | ஸ்கர்வி · வைட்டமின் சி குறைபாடு · ஈறுகளில் இரத்தம் · பற்கள் அசைதல் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಸ್ಕರ್ವಿ · ವಿಟಮಿನ್ ಸಿ ಕೊರತೆ · ಒಸಡುಗಳಿಂದ ರಕ್ತ · ಹಲ್ಲು ಅಲುಗಾಡುವುದು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | స్కర్వీ · విటమిన్ సి లోపం · చిగుళ్ళ రక్తస్రావం · పళ్ళు వదులవడం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | স্কার্ভি · ভিটামিন সি এর অভাব · মাড়ি দিয়ে রক্ত · দাঁত নড়া |
| Marathi (मराठी) | स्कर्व्ही · व्हिटॅमिन सी कमतरता · हिरड्यांतून रक्त · दात हलणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | સ્કર્વી · વિટામિન સી ઉણપ · પેઢામાંથી લોહી · દાંત હલવા થવા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Ascorbic acid deficiency?
bleeding gums, loose teeth, slow wound healing, joint pain, fatigue, dry skin.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1-2 weeks if symptoms develop
Is Ascorbic acid deficiency common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Ascorbic acid deficiency?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 1-2 weeks if symptoms develop.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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