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Scurvy (N.Lat. scorbutus) is a disease that results from insufficient intake of vitamin C, which is required for correct collagen synthesis in humans. Scurvy leads to the formation of livid spots on the skin, spongy gums, and bleeding from almost all mucous membranes. The spots are most abundant on the thighs and legs, and a person with the ailment looks pale, feels depressed, and is partially immobilized.
Scurvy was at one time common among sailors whose ships were out to sea longer than perishable fruits and vegetables could be stored and by soldiers who were similarly separated from these foods for extended periods. It was described by Hippocrates (c. 460 BC–c. 380 BC), and its cause was known to folk medicine for generations. However James Lind (1716 – 1794) first proved it could be treated with citrus fruit in experiments he described in his 1753 book, "A Treatise of the Scurvy".
In infants, scurvy is sometimes referred to as Barlow's Disease, named after Sir Thomas Barlow (1845-1945), a British physician who described it. Barlow's disease is different from Barlow's syndrome.
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Can't stop eating clementines. At least I won't get scurvy. #omnomnom #yarrrr
thesugarmonster (thesugarmonster) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:13:12 -0000
Can't stop eating clementines. At least I won't get scurvy. #omnomnom #yarrrr
RT @TheReturners: Mad Science Studios. Order of the Fly. Scurvy Kids. Benefit show. $5.00. 8 p.m. All Ages.Tonight. http://twitpic.com/tq2vo
MikeRobles (Michael Garcia) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:54:35 -0000
RT @TheReturners: Mad Science Studios. Order of the Fly. Scurvy Kids. Benefit show. $5.00. 8 p.m. All Ages.Tonight. http://twitpic.com/tq2vo
YARR! I be a scurvy gingerbread man! #fb http://yfrog.com/3gimg2002j
seattlegeekly (Seattle Geekly) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:46:53 -0000
YARR! I be a scurvy gingerbread man! #fb http://yfrog.com/3gimg2002j
No-scurvy party at my place...tangerine and grapefruit trees are full!
velojen (Jen Moore) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:29:05 -0000
No-scurvy party at my place...tangerine and grapefruit trees are full!
i have an entire grocery bag overflowing with oranges. at least i won't get scurvy...#LOFNOTC
GleeNorto (lee gorton) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:14:19 -0000
i have an entire grocery bag overflowing with oranges. at least i won't get scurvy...#LOFNOTC
@clearwriter Nice!!! I need to play that Scurvy song while withholding vitamins from my rabid children.
capeKC (KC) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 01:47:54 -0000
@clearwriter Nice!!! I need to play that Scurvy song while withholding vitamins from my rabid children.
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