Symptoms for Scurvy

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General weakness :The first signs of the disease are exhaustion and general weakness. At the later stages, there is bleeding of the gums, because the lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) makes the capillaries fragile and their rupture is common
Loosening of Teeth: It is a commonest symptom of scurvy. If not treated earlier, it may be lead to chronic condition.
Tiredness : In the deficiency of vitamin-c, there is a feeling of tiredness.
Irritability
Aches and pains : Due to the deficiency of vitamin-c, there would be pain in different parts of body.
Weak capillaries: The blood capillaries become fragile in the deficiency of vitamin-c.
Bleeding from old scars
Internal bleeding occurs in the affected area of the body.
Fatigue
Anemia: Due to the deficiency of ascorbic acid, there will be shortage of blood in the body.
Common cold/sore throat
Heart attack
joint pain
black-and-blue marks on the skin
poor healing of bruises
gum disease
spongy gums
thin hair