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9-Year-Old Autistic Boy Develops Scurvy Due to Severe Vitamin C Deficiency
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By יונתן דושניצקי
First reported by N12 · Aug 16, 2026
What happened
A 9-year-old autistic boy developed scurvy due to a severe vitamin C deficiency caused by years of avoiding fruits and vegetables. After diagnosis and vitamin C treatment at Schneider Children's Medical Center, he showed significant recovery and regained mobility.
- 019-year-old autistic boy developed scurvy from severe vitamin C deficiency due to limited diet.
- 02He initially limped and later became unable to walk, requiring a wheelchair at the hospital.
- 03Doctors at Schneider Children's Medical Center diagnosed scurvy after noting bleeding gums and dietary history.
- 04Vitamin C treatment led to rapid improvement; he regained walking ability within weeks.
- 05Scurvy is rare today but can occur in children with selective eating, especially on the autism spectrum.
- 06Parents are now working to gradually introduce fruits and vegetables into his diet to prevent recurrence.
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