Hanna L Kassa, S Singh, M Douglas-Jones, Gill Schermbrucker, J De Lange, Frank Phoya, Claire Butters, Carol Hlela, Ashton Coetzee, Ebrahim Banderker, Kate Webb
BACKGROUND: Vitamin C deficiency, or scurvy, is rare but poses risks for children with poor diets, limited resources, or malabsorption issues. It may also be common in children with restrictive or selective dietary habits in children with global developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder, and physical disabilities. Symptoms include fatigue, irritability, joint and muscle pain, joint swellings, edema, swollen gums, easy bruising, and delayed wound healing. Early recognition and prompt intervention are essential to prevent the progression of symptomatic vitamin C deficiency in children...
May 18, 2024: Pediatric Rheumatology Online Journal