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- What is scurvy?
- Symptoms of scurvy
- Causes of scurvy
- Prevention of scurvy
- Risk factors for scurvy
- Complications of scurvy
- When to see a doctor about scurvy
- Diagnosis of scurvy
- Conventional treatment of scurvy
- Alternative/complementary treatment of scurvy
- Living with scurvy
- Caring for someone with scurvy
Today, very few people in Australia (and other developed countries) are at risk for developing scurvy.
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The people who are generally the only ones most risk of scurvy are:
- Older people who may not be eating properly and not getting enough vitamin C in their diet
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< 4: prevention 6: complications > Last reviewed: 30 August 2007 || Last updated: 20 February 2009
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NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
