What would scurvy do to a wound thats healing?

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Scurvy causes wounds to heal very slowly.

Scurvy is very rare these days since a simple adequate dosage of vitamin C prevents it.  (+ info)

What causes the disease known as scurvy?

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lack of vitamin c. this led to british sailors being called limeys because they were known to carry limes with them on long sea voyages in order to avoid scurvy.  (+ info)

How long do you think a human body can survive with no viatmin C before the person gets signs of scurvy?

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a. 3 weeks
b. 6 weeks
c. 3 months
d. 6 months
e. 1 year or more
I'm not sure but I think it would be 3-6 months. That was the length of ocean voyages where it first became a problem.

I have actually seen a couple cases in homeless people, so it is not a quaint historical disease.  (+ info)

Can I ward off scurvy with a steady diet of ramen and fruit loops?

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(college student)
college student huh.......you can ward off scurvy by making sure to use lime w/ur tequila shots....  (+ info)

How come carnivores dont suffer from scurvy?

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Vitamin C deficiency
We (humans) have lost the ability to manufacture vitamin c in our bodies due to evolution. (over the millions of years eating fruit our bodies realise it does not need to make it any more). But carnivores can still produce it naturally. I hope this helps  (+ info)

What are the symptoms of scurvy?

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I think I might have it
-Tiredness
-Weakness
-Irritability
-Aches and pains
-Poor healing

Bleeding symptoms
-Weak capillaries
-Fingertip bleeding
-Bruises
-Bruising easily
-Bleeding from old scars
-Internal bleeding

Dental symptoms
-Swollen purple spongy gums
-Bleeding gums  (+ info)

please help me i have scurvy. i need a cure. i cannot afford a doctor for medicine. ?

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what over the counter drug is available to cure me. my family tells me there is no cure. from what i understand scurvy can be fatal. i know i have scurvy because it runs in the family.
Scurvy is from a lack of vitamin c that can be taken through the diet using citrus fruits and other fruits and green veggies. It is not hereditary. If you are really ill you can go the ehe emergency and at least find out what you really do have and they have to treat you. Possible the county where you live has a health care program for people who can not afford health care in your area. When you go to the emergency room you can ask them about this and they can tell you where to apply for medical assistance.   (+ info)

what do Inuits do for scurvy?

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British Sailors cured scurvy by supplementing their diets with Lemon and Limes, to their diets but how do Inuits or other Arctic Circle denizens deal with scurvy?
They eat **all** parts of the animals they hunt ... particularly organ meats such as the liver which is a good source of vitamin C. That way they get enough vitamins to prevent nutritional deficiency diseases such as scurvy.  (+ info)

"Can you hide scurvy with the right colour lip-gloss?"?

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A friend would like to know.
No Scurvy will turn your gums and fingernails black. Try some fruit or veggies. Why would your want to hide scurvy anyway,its fatal.  (+ info)

what should i do? i have had a scurvy like open wounds on my tongue for four days.?

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i have taken Vitamin C but it is still here, i used astringosol mouthwash and gargle some salt in a diluted water but still there.it is really annoying? what should i do? thanks a lot......
It's time to quit messing around with this and see your doctor. You don't know what it is or how to treat it. Waiting could let it get worse.  (+ info)

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