[Bruises, loose teeth and fatigue in a patient with schizophrenia].
A 53-year-old woman was referred because of progressive haematomas of the lower extremities and fatigue. Her medical history included hyperplastic gums and tooth loss. Scurvy was diagnosed; this was the result of an insufficient diet due to a paranoid psychosis. There was a dramatic improvement within a few days after addition of vitamin C and starting highly nutritious food. Scurvy is easily treated, but is not a disease of the past.
de Boer
J
J
Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen, Groningen. j.de.boer@int.umcg.nl
Kalk
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WW
van Assen
S
S
van der Wouden
E J
EJ
D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001206:Ascorbic Acid Deficiency / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D003288:Contusions / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D004032:Diet; D005221:Fatigue / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000150:complications*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D001205:Ascorbic Acid