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Suggest Treatment For Scurvy

i think i have scurvy - I really stopped cooking and only ate cookies and very light sandwiches - my skin is - very dry and flaky - my hair has been falling out for at least 2 years. I have done some research and believe I do have this horrible disease. what can I do?
Wed, 30 Oct 2019
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Hello,

Scurvy is due to vitamin C deficiency. Food rich in vitamin C can be consumes such as oranges, mandarins and lemon (citruses). Also, you may take vitamin C as oral supplements in the form of tablets.

If you do not notice an improvement in your symptoms in the first couple of weeks then you will need to see your doctor and have some tests done to make sure which is the cause of your symptoms.

The dose of Vitamin C in the case of scurvy is 2 g daily for 2 days, 0.5 g daily for a week and then 100 mg a day for another 3 months.

I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Scurvy

Hello, Scurvy is due to vitamin C deficiency. Food rich in vitamin C can be consumes such as oranges, mandarins and lemon (citruses). Also, you may take vitamin C as oral supplements in the form of tablets. If you do not notice an improvement in your symptoms in the first couple of weeks then you will need to see your doctor and have some tests done to make sure which is the cause of your symptoms. The dose of Vitamin C in the case of scurvy is 2 g daily for 2 days, 0.5 g daily for a week and then 100 mg a day for another 3 months. I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj General and Family Physician