The symptoms of low vitamin C are bruising easily, small red spots on the skin, swollen and or bleeding gums, joint and muscle pain, irritability and fatigue.
In severe cases of low vitamin C the symptoms that you can experience include.
Weight loss.
Severe fatigue.
Fever.
Shortness of breath.
Skin lesions including scabbing, bleeding and open wounds.
Hair loss.
Loose teeth.
And bone pain and bone fractures.
Vitamin C is important for the body and health and not eating enough fresh fruits and vegetables can cause the vitamin C deficiency.
When you have a vitamin C deficiency you often feel tired, weak, and irritable.
Severe vitamin C deficiency is called scurvy and causes bruising, gum and dental problems, dry hair and skin, and anemia.
The diagnosis of low vitamin C is based on your symptoms and sometimes blood tests.
When you're low on vitamin C it can also lead to anemia and increase your risk of skin infections, cause slow wound healing, and sometimes weight gain as a result of reduced metabolism.
The symptoms of low vitamin C can vary depending on the severity and duration of the deficiency of vitamin C.