SCURVY

SCURY VITAMINE C DEFICIANCY

SCURVY

Deficiency of vitamin c causes a disease called scurvy . This can occur in children & adult.

SIGN & SYMPTOMS

Infantile scurvy- edema over legs,

Diarrhea , stunted skeletal growth,

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