Scurvy is also called Vitamin C deficiency disease. It is one of the oldest known deficiency disease. the disease is common among children and teenagers. Humans are unable to synthesize vitamin C – which is necessary for collagen production and iron absorption – and so they must obtain it from external sources (such as citrus fruits).

- Lack of Vitamin C or ascorbic acid.- Inadequate intake of fresh fruits and vegetables.- Stress which increases the utilization of ascorbic acid.- People who have spend lot of time away from the main land like sailors.- Ignorance.- Difficulty orally ingesting foods.

- Loss of appetite.- Exhaustion.- General weakness.- Paleness.- Sunken eyes.- Bleeding of gums.- Fragile capillaries.- Loosened teeth.- Petechial hemorrhage of the skin and mucous membranes.- Eye bleeding.

Diagnosis of Scurvy is done by calculating actual vitamin C levels that can be obtained by using laboratory tests that analyze serum ascorbic acid levels.

- Lime and Lemon are rich sources of vitamin C, the juice of one lime or lemon mixed in a glass of water with a teaspoon of honey should be taken for treating this condition.- Mango powder or aamchoor is an effective remedy for scurvy.- Try to eat potato meals at least two-three times in a week. It is very beneficial in such a condition. It contains 17mg of vitamin C in approximately 100 mg of potatoes.- Indian Gooseberry is the richest source of vitamin C. Dry amla should be powdered with an equal amount of sugar and one tsp thrice a day should be taken daily.- Boil about 15gms dried leaves of jaundice berry in 500ml of water till it is reduced to one-third. It should be in the doses of 2 to 4ml.

- After birth, children should be breast fed as mother’s milk is pure and fresh and contains correct proportions of all the necessary nutrients.- Foods that contain vitamin C are oranges, lemons, blackcurrants, guava, kiwifruit, papaya, tomatoes, strawberries, carrots, bell peppers,broccoli, potatoes, cabbage, spinach, paprika, liver, oysters.- Sleep in a well ventilated room.- Undertake outdoor exercises like walking, swimming, cycling.

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I've been sick for many years now and no one can figure out what is wrong with me.
I've had all sorts of blood tests done, they checked my iron so does that mean they would have checked my vitamin C levels aswell? my doctor also said from what he see's it looks like I eat well…

I have alot of the symptoms of scurvy so I was just wondering if you think they checked for it..

I think your'e a hypo-condriac.