Scurvy

Treating scurvy

Scurvy is treated with vitamin C supplements, which can quickly improve your symptoms. Some symptoms, such as joint pain, will usually resolve within 48 hours. Most people will make a full recovery within two weeks. Once your symptoms improve, you should be able to get enough vitamin C by eating a healthy, balanced diet and you'll no longer have to take supplements. The type of specialist will depend on the underlying cause. For example, you may be referred to a: dietitian if your scurvy is caused by a very unhealthy diet and there are no underlying factors social worker or Occupational therapy if your scurvy is caused by an inability to cook for yourself due to disability or poor health gastroenterologist a doctor who specialises in treating digestive conditions, such as Crohn's disease , if your scurvy is caused by this type of condition psychologist if your scurvy is associated with a mental health or behavioural condition, such as depression , schizophrenia or anorexia nervosa

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Articles for scurvy

Introduction

Scurvy is a rare condition that can occur if you don't have enough vitamin C in your diet. All of the vitamin C that the body needs has to come from your diet, so the best way to prevent scurvy is to eat a healthy, balanced diet that contains plenty of fruit and vegetables.