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Vitamin C deficiency
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Lack of vitamin C in the body
May result in slow wound healing, impaired bone growth and disruption in production of some hormones
Symptoms may include bleeding problems such as bleeding gums and bleeding in the skin
Cause due to poor diet
More common in children and the elderly
May be mild with few symptoms
Can be life threatening
Treatments
Increase intake of vitamin C rich foods or drink.
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