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- What is scurvy?
- Symptoms of scurvy
- Causes of scurvy
- Prevention of scurvy
- Risk factors for scurvy
- Complications of scurvy
- When to see a doctor about scurvy
- Diagnosis of scurvy
- Conventional treatment of scurvy
- Alternative/complementary treatment of scurvy
- Living with scurvy
- Caring for someone with scurvy
Diagnosis of scurvy is initially made through the following tests:
- Medical history of symptoms - the doctor will ask a series of questions about your symptoms (especially the duration and severity), your diet (to determine if you eat enough food high in vitamin C) and onset of symptoms
- Physical examination - the doctor will ask questions about your symptoms and examine your body for any obvious signs of scurvy (bleeding gums, poor wound healing and bruises)
If initial diagnosis warrants it, then definite confirmation of scurvy can be made through the following test:
- Blood test - a blood test will be ordered to check levels of red and white blood cells, but more importantly, levels of vitamin C will be checked and this can give a definite confirmation on whether scurvy can be diagnosed
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< 7: when to see a doctor 9: conventional treatment > Last reviewed: 30 August 2007 || Last updated: 20 February 2009
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NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
