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We report a case of myopathy in a chronic alcoholic patient with scurvy who presented with generalized weakness, myalgias, and arthralgia. Our case raises awareness regarding rare interaction between vitamin… Click to show full abstract
We report a case of myopathy in a chronic alcoholic patient with scurvy who presented with generalized weakness, myalgias, and arthralgia. Our case raises awareness regarding rare interaction between vitamin C deficiency and myopathy which is seen more commonly in patients with history of chronic alcoholism and low socioeconomic status. Early treatment with vitamin C replacement is helpful in treatment of the disease and its complications.
Keywords:
case;
report;
scurvy;
chronic alcoholism;
patient
Journal Title: Case Reports in Medicine
Year Published: 2020
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Journal Title: Case Reports in Medicine
Year Published: 2020
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