I think I have scurvy. I've been getting all the scurvy symptoms and I constantly bear a hat upon my head. a pirate hat. We also have a parrot.my sister told me it was scurvy. could I have gotten scurvy?

Sorry to say, but yes, scientifically you might have one.

But don't listen to the people here; Rather, you should think based on these answers, rather you should go to the doctor or not. I personally think you should go meet a doctor; I'd rather spend my money rather than get sick and die.

Hope it helped.

highly unlikely
see a trained doctor to be sure

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