Department of Pediatrics

Ancient disease from 3,800 BC is making a comeback in children - causing crippling pain and making their teeth fall out

Written by Daily Mail | September 04, 2024

Scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency, dates back centuries – but is still prevalent today. Stephanie Gilley, MD, nutritionist, explains why diagnoses of scurvy have gone up in recent years, common symptoms and treatment in this story.