Can You Fully Recover From Scurvy?
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Historically known as the disease of sailors, scurvy results from a severe vitamin C deficiency and is far from a relic of the past, with cases still occurring in modern times among certain risk groups. Prompt and correct treatment with vitamin C can reverse most symptoms, leading to a complete recovery. However, the speed of healing and the permanence of certain severe complications depend on the duration and severity of the deficiency.