SCURVY
Deficiency of vitamin c causes a disease called scurvy . This can occur in children & adult.
SIGN & SYMPTOMS
Infantile scurvy- edema over legs,
Bleeding through gums , spasms & convulsions are chief signs of infantile scurvy.
ADULT SCURVY
Inflammation & bleeding from gums
Dental caries
Joint pain & stiffness
Bleeding from any part of body
Loss of weight
Muscular weakness etc
Adult scurvy can lead to death.
TREATMENT
Ò Inj. ascorbic acid 100 mg IM for one week.
Ò Followed by 500 mg orally for one month.
Ò For infant 50 mg IM & 100 mg of vitamin C orally should be given for one week
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