1. Scurvy By: Clayton Cloud http://66.197.58.78/pics/Scurvy_1.jpg

2. Description Scurvy is a condition that occurs when you don’t have the needed amount of Vitamin C in your body. The visual appearance of Scurvy is sores, swelling, and obvious bleeding spots including hemorrhaging.

3. Scientific Description Scurvy is a condition that is shown through bleeding out of the mucus membrane. Open wounds are present as well as: loss of teeth, jaundice, high fever, and neurological problems. http://www.intelligentdental.com/wp- content/uploads/2010/09/scurvy-bleeding-gums.jpg

4. Signs & Symptoms Fatigue Weakness Aches Gum disease Paralysis Hemorrhage Swelling and bruising http://medicalimages.allrefer.com/large/scurvy-periungual-hemorrhage.jpg

5. Causes The single cause of Scurvy is the lack of Vitamin C taken in to the body. The lack of Vitamin C can be because of any of the following: lack of knowledge toward the disease, famine, anorexia, certain diets not containing Vitamin C, and difficulty eating certain foods.

6. Cure Taking medical Vitamin C in large amounts over a span of about a month. After that month, continue to eat a good amount of foods containing Vitamin C to avoid obtaining Scurvy again. Orange Juice is a good fluid to consume during these periods as well as various fruit juices.

7. Worst Case Scenario Vitamin C is needed in the body to produce collagen and collagen builds up tissues. When Scurvy is obtained the Vitamin C is not present to produce collagen which therefore tears down tissues in the body. Death can also occur if Vitamin C is not replenished and Scurvy is spread throughout the body.

8. Facts The condition, Scurvy, comes from the Latin word scortubus. Scurvy was first found to be present in Greek and Egyptian times. Alcoholics have a greater chance of developing Scurvy because they usually consume less Vitamin C. http://www.kimayahealthcare.com/Upload/AllImages/I_6_397_16_9034.jpg

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