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Scurvy and psychiatric symptoms

J DeSantis

    Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
    |January 1, 1993
    PubMed
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    Scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency, can manifest with mental health symptoms like delusions and depression. Early diagnosis and treatment of scurvy are crucial to prevent misdiagnosis and treatment delays.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nutritional Psychiatry
    • Clinical Case Study

    Background:

    • Scurvy, historically associated with vitamin C deficiency, is often overlooked in modern mental health assessments.
    • Vitamin C deficiency can present with neuropsychiatric symptoms, mimicking other mental health conditions.

    Observation:

    • A case of a 55-year-old male presenting with delusions and depression was diagnosed with scurvy.
    • The patient's symptoms improved significantly with appropriate vitamin C supplementation and treatment.

    Findings:

    • This case highlights the potential for scurvy to be misdiagnosed as a primary psychiatric disorder.
    • Prompt recognition of scurvy is essential for effective and timely treatment, avoiding prolonged diagnostic workups.

    Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider scurvy in the differential diagnosis of patients with unexplained mental health symptoms, particularly those with risk factors.
    • Raising awareness of scurvy's neuropsychiatric manifestations can improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

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