Scurvy

=Scurvy = =By Gloria Kha 9.4 = = =

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Scurvy, also known as vitamin C deficiency is caused by a lack of vitamin C in the body. Vitamin C is vital for a balanced body. When the body does not receive enough of this vitamin it starts giving out symptoms of a disease called scurvy. You can tell if you have this disease through the following symptoms: If you continue to lack vitamin C, this disease could in fact, be deadly. However, it can be treated by consuming foods high in vitamin C.
 * 1) Your gums become soft and swollen
 * 2) Your joints become extremely painful due to inner bleeding
 * 3) You tire easily and quickly
 * 4) Your skin and hair become dry and pale
 * 5) Your eyesight decreases because of bleeding inside your eye



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