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=Description=
==About==
;Common Names:Scurvy
;Common Names:Scurvy
:A disease which causes bleeding of the gums and possible tooth loss in those afflicted. The most frequent victims of this ailment are sailors on long voyages, and the poorest urban class. The cause of and cure for this disease is not known, and it is fatal if left untreated.
:A disease which causes bleeding of the gums and possible tooth loss in those afflicted. The most frequent victims of this ailment are sailors on long voyages, and the poorest urban class. The cause of and cure for this disease is not known, and it is fatal if left untreated.


=Course=
==Course==
;Incubation:A person afflicted with scurvy may not show the more obvious symptoms for months.
;Incubation:A person afflicted with scurvy may not show the more obvious symptoms for months.
;Symptoms:
;Symptoms:
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*eventual death
*eventual death


=Treatment=
==Treatment==
;Cureability: Very likely
;Cureability: Very likely
;General:Change in diet, fresh food, especially fruits.
;General:Change in diet, fresh food, especially fruits.
;Medicinal: <!--applicable medicines, type, dosages, and course of administration-->
;Medicinal: <!--applicable medicines, type, dosages, and course of administration-->


=Prevention=
==Prevention==
:Regular diet with a variety of foods.
:Regular diet with a variety of foods.


=Stories=
==Stories==
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:<!--List any stories featuring this disease-->
:<!--List any stories featuring this disease-->
</div>


=See Also=
==See Also==
:<!--list related pages-->
:<!--list related pages-->


[[Category:Non-Infectious Disease]]
[[Category:Non-Infectious Disease]]

Latest revision as of 05:44, 6 February 2020

About

Common Names
Scurvy
A disease which causes bleeding of the gums and possible tooth loss in those afflicted. The most frequent victims of this ailment are sailors on long voyages, and the poorest urban class. The cause of and cure for this disease is not known, and it is fatal if left untreated.

Course

Incubation
A person afflicted with scurvy may not show the more obvious symptoms for months.
Symptoms
  • weakness
  • feeling tired
  • changes to hair
  • soreness in limbs
  • gum disease
  • loose teeth
  • easy bleeding
Late stage Symptoms
  • jaundice
  • edema (swelling)
  • decreased urine production
  • neuropathy (nerve damage)
  • fever
  • convulsions
  • eventual death

Treatment

Cureability
Very likely
General
Change in diet, fresh food, especially fruits.
Medicinal

Prevention

Regular diet with a variety of foods.

Stories

See Also