সংজ্ঞা
Scurvy is a condition caused by an insufficient amount of vitamin C for a prolonged period of time. The condition causes weakness, anemia, and gingivitis. Scurvy is very rare in the United States and occurs most commonly in malnourished older adults and chronic alcoholics.
কারণসমূহ
Scurvy is typically caused by a diet lacking in fruits and vegetables or foods fortified with vitamin C.
ঝুঁকির কারণ
একটি ঝুঁকির কারণ এমন কিছু যা আপনার রোগ বা অবস্থা হওয়ার সম্ভাবনা বাড়িয়ে দেয়।
The following factors increase your chance of developing scurvy:
- A poor diet, with little or no fruits and vegetables
- Little or no vitamin C in the diet
- নার্ভাস ক্ষুধাহীনতা
- মদ্যপান
- দরিদ্র দাঁতের স্বাস্থ্যবিধি
- Gastrointestinal diseases (eg, malabsorption, inflammatory bowel disease, dyspepsia, Whipple’s disease)
- কেমোথেরাপি
- A fad diet
- Self-imposed restrictive diets for weight loss or due to food allergies
লক্ষণ
উপসর্গ অন্তর্ভুক্ত:
- দুর্বলতা
- ফ্যাকাশেতা
- Sunken eyes
- Tender gums and/or tooth loss
- Muscular pain
- Reopening of old wounds or sores
- Internal bleeding
- ক্ষুধামান্দ্য
- Bruising easily
- ওজন কমানো; inability to gain weight
- ডায়রিয়া
- Increased heart rate
- জ্বর
- বিরক্তি
- Aching and swelling in joints
- নিঃশ্বাসের দুর্বলতা
- ক্লান্তি
রোগ নির্ণয়
Scurvy can be diagnosed during a physical exam, based on an analysis of symptoms and diet. Your doctor may order a blood test to measure the level of vitamin C in the blood. To diagnose scurvy in infants and children, an x-ray may be done.
চিকিৎসা
The treatment for scurvy is simple and effective. To eliminate symptoms and make a full recovery, increase vitamin C intake to recommended levels. You can increase vitamin C levels by:
- Eating a diet rich in citrus fruits, other fruits, and vegetables
- Taking vitamin C supplements
প্রতিরোধ
To help reduce your chances of getting scurvy, take the following steps:
- Eat a healthy, balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
- Get a sufficient amount of vitamin C, through diet and/or supplements.