Abdominal Ecchymosis: Emergency, or Urgen-C?
Cureus
; 15(4): e38091, 2023 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
Scurvy is a multisystem disease caused by vitamin C deficiency, historically associated with lethargy, gingivitis, ecchymosis, edema, and death if left untreated. Contemporary socioeconomic risk factors for scurvy include smoking, alcohol abuse, fad diets, mental health conditions, social isolation, and economic marginalization. Food insecurity is also a risk factor. This report describes a case of a man in his 70s who presented with unexplained dyspnea, abdominal pain, and abdominal ecchymosis. His plasma vitamin C level was undetectable, and he improved with vitamin C supplementation. This case highlights the significance of awareness of these risk factors and emphasizes the need for a comprehensive social and dietary history to enable the timely treatment of this rare but potentially fatal disease.
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Risk_factors_studies
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Cureus
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2023
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Article
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Estados Unidos