AI Article Synopsis
- Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to general symptoms like weakness, malaise, and fatigue, which can make it easy to misdiagnose.
- Recent cases of scurvy in children are rare, and it’s even less common in young adults.
- A 25-year-old male, with no prior health issues, experienced severe pain and bruising in his legs due to a lack of outdoor activity and poor diet, ultimately being diagnosed with scurvy.
Article Abstract
Scurvy, resulting from vitamin C deficiency, has nonspecific constitutional symptoms, including weakness, malaise, and fatigue. It is frequently misdiagnosed due to the lack of specific clinical manifestations. Although there are sporadic cases of scurvy currently reported in children, scurvy in young people is seldom encountered. Here, we report on a 25-year-old male patient without any underlying conditions who presented with severe pain and ecchymoses of both lower extremities. He was diagnosed with scurvy due to a long history of staying indoors and inadequate intake of fruits or vegetables.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10616463 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2023.1265334 | DOI Listing |
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