[Scurvy still occurs]. / Scheurbuik komt nog steeds voor.
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
; 1672023 03 29.
Article
in Nl
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36988932
ABSTRACT
Scurvy is taught in history class and most doctors consider it a disease of the past. However, several studies show that vitamin C deficiency is highly prevalent among alcoholics, but also in elderly, people with low socioeconomic status, mental disorders or a restricted diet (7.1 - 25%). Besides the classical signs of scurvy, individuals exhibit a wide variety of symptoms. We present three recent cases of patients with vitamin C deficiency, with symptoms of bleeding, lethargy and edema, in whom supplementation greatly improved symptoms. As our cases illustrate having a high suspicion of scurvy and starting ascorbic acid might be a low cost and very effective intervention.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Ascorbic Acid Deficiency
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Scurvy
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Mental Disorders
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
Nl
Journal:
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article