Vitamin C and D Deficiency

Vitamin C (scurvy) and vitamin D(Rickets) deficiency

Vitamin C (scurvy) Deficiency

Functions of vitamins D

• It helps in healing the wound
• It is essential for the absorption of iron
• It is essential for healthy capillaries 
• Sign And symptoms of scurvy:
• Blessing and swelling in gums 
• Falling of teeth at an early age
• Painful joints.

treatment and prevention

• Sour and bitter fruits are the rich sources of vitamin C like orange guava lemon mango  Should be taken in adequate amounts.
• Vitamin C is destroyed by heating so these fruits should be eaten raw and washed before eating properly.
• Consult the doctor if scurvy Deficiency is severe.

Vitamin D(Rickets) Deficiency

Functions of vitamin D

• It helps to maintain healthy teeth and bones by deposition of calcium.
• Sign and symptoms:
• Delayed closer of fontanelle and delay teething.
• The lower limbs of the child become bow shape.
• There is swelling in knees (knock knees)
• Nodes are formed on the ribs.
• The chest bone become protruded ( pigeon shaped chest)
• If the woman has this deficiency during pregnancy and lactation then her female child may face difficulty in labor as the pelvic of the child may become narrow and difficult in her baby's life.
• Oestomalasia and osteoporosis in an adult may be lead to softening of the bone.

Prevention and Treatment: 

• Children should be exposed to sunlight because the skin prepares vitamin D with the help of sun rays.
• Vitamin D Rich Diet should be given which obtained from oil, milk, milk products banana.
• Vitamin A and D drops should be given to the children.
• Vitamin D supplements should be taken.
• If any sign appears go to the doctor.