A condition caused by a severe lack of vitamin C in the diet.
People who don't include enough fruits and vegetables in their diet are at risk.
Symptoms may not occur for a few months after a person's dietary intake of vitamin C drops too low. Bruising, bleeding gums, weakness, fatigue and rash are among scurvy symptoms.
Treatment involves taking vitamin C supplements and eating citrus fruits, potatoes, broccoli and strawberries.