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Most commonly due to dietary inadequacy among older adults and patients with alcohol use disorder
Individuals who smoke cigarettes are also at risk as well as patients with chronic illnesses such as cancer and chronic kidney disease
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Early: nonspecific malaise and weakness
Late: scurvy
Initial characteristics of scurvy
Perifollicular hemorrhages
Perifollicular hyperkeratotic papules
Petechiae
Purpura
Splinter hemorrhages
Bleeding gums
Hemarthroses
Subperiosteal hemorrhages
Characteristics of late scurvy
Edema
Oliguria
Neuropathy
Intracerebral hemorrhage
Death
Anemia is common
Wound healing is impaired
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