Scurvy symptoms
The onset of symptoms of scurvy depends on how long it takes for the person to use up their limited stores of vitamin C.
Scurvy is usually easy to treat – symptoms are like many other mild complaints and may include:
fatigue and generally feeling unwell
loss of appetite
nausea and diarrhoea
fever
painful joints and muscles
small ‘pinpoint’ bleeding around hair follicles visible in the skin.
If you or someone you care for is at risk, please see your doctor.