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The document discusses the effects of vitamin C deficiency, known as scurvy, which leads to symptoms such as sore gums, loose teeth, and fragile blood vessels. It highlights the connection between vitamin C deficiency and hemorrhagic tendencies, oral cavity issues, weak bones, and changes in nails. Additionally, it mentions the occurrence of microcytic hypochromic anemia associated with this deficiency.

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01d9323a-b7ff-4baa-bf60-a58874899c63

The document discusses the effects of vitamin C deficiency, known as scurvy, which leads to symptoms such as sore gums, loose teeth, and fragile blood vessels. It highlights the connection between vitamin C deficiency and hemorrhagic tendencies, oral cavity issues, weak bones, and changes in nails. Additionally, it mentions the occurrence of microcytic hypochromic anemia associated with this deficiency.

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● Scurvy

● Hemorrahagic tendency
● Oral Cavity
● Bones
● Nails
Scurvy
● Due to gross deficiency of vitamin C
● characterized by :- sore and spongy gums
loose teeth
fragile blood vessels
swollen joints
fatigue
● Infantile scurvy or Barlow’s disease
Hemorrahagic tendency
● Collagen formed is abnormal
● Leading to tendency to bleed even under minor
pressure.
● Petechia may be seen in mild deficiency
conditions.
● Ecchymosis or even hematoma in severe
conditions.
Oral Cavity
● Gingivitis and Bleeding gums
● Gums can become painful, swollen, and
spongy.
● Pulp is separated from the dentine and finally
teeth are lost.
Bones
● Vitamin C deficiency can lead to weak bones.
● More chance for fractures.
● Hemorrhage into joint cavities.
● Painful swelling of joints may prevent
locomotion.
Nails
● Spoon-Shaped and concave nails.
● Thin and brittle
● Splinter Hemorrhage – Red spots or lines in
nail bed
Anemia
● Microcytic hypochromic anemia
● Poikilocytosis , anisocytosis

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