Scurvy

Treatment
Though the symptoms can be severe, scurvy is fairly simple to treat.
Vitamin C is naturally found in many fruits and vegetables. It’s also often added to
juices, cereals, and snack foods. If you suspect you have a mild case of scurvy,
eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily is the easiest way to treat
the condition.
Oral vitamin C supplements are also widely available and the vitamin is included
in most multivitamins. If symptoms continue after a few days of dietary changes,
talk with a doctor.
For severe, chronic, cases of scurvy, a doctor may recommend high-doses of oral
vitamin C supplements for several weeks to months. There’s no consensus on a
specific therapeutic dose for severe scurvy. For these cases, a doctor may
recommend high doses of oral vitamin C supplements for several weeks or longer.

How to prevent a vitamin C deficiency

The best sources of vitamin C are fruit and vegetables.
The best way to get enough vitamins and minerals is to eat a healthy, balanced diet.
It's important to speak to a GP or midwife before taking any supplements or
making changes to your diet during pregnancy

Recovery
Most people begin to recover from scurvy fairly quickly after starting treatment.
You should see an improvement in some symptoms within a day or two of
treatment, including:
pain
exhaustion
confusion
headache
mood swings
Other symptoms may take a few weeks to improve following treatment, including:
weakness
bleeding
bruising
jaundice
Daily recommended vitamin C
Daily vitamin C recommendations depend on age, gender, and other health
conditions.

Age= Male Female During pregnancy During lactation

0–6 months 40 mg 40 mg

7–12
50 mg 50 mg
months

1–3 years 15 mg 15 mg

4–8 years 25 mg 25 mg

9–13 years 45 mg 45 mg

14–18 years 75 mg 65 mg 80 mg 115 mg

19 + years 90 mg 75 mg 85 mg 120 mg
Sources of vitamin C
Citrus fruits like oranges, limes, and lemons have traditionally been used to
prevent and treat scurvy. Several other fruits and vegetables contain higher doses
of vitamin C than citrus fruits. Many prepared foods, like juices and cereals, also
contain added vitamin C.
Foods with high levels of vitamin C include:
sweet peppers
guavas and papayas
dark, leafy greens, especially kale, spinach, and Swiss chard
broccoli
Brussels sprouts
kiwifruits
berries, especially raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries
pineapples and mango
tomatoes, especially tomato pastes or juices
cantaloupes and most melons
green peas
potatoes
cauliflower