Scurvy, a disease caused by severe vitamin C deficiency, is making a comeback in France. A new study links its resurgence, ...

Nearly 700 people in B.C. have been reported to have a vitamin C deficiency in the past decade, according to data obtained by CBC News, prompting doctors to raise questions about the prevalence of ...

of scurvy can be seen within eight to 12 weeks of inadequate intake of vitamin C, and can include fatigue, large patches of bruising, bleeding gums, and hemorrhages that make hair follicles appear ...

“The first thing I noticed was my gums began to bleed really easily ... about his diet – discovered the unusual cause: scurvy, a rare disease caused by a severe lack of vitamin C.

Late stage can have open wounds, bleeding under the skin and the gums, and teeth falling out. End stage, scurvy, is associated with seizures and even death. The amount needed per day is not much.