Case Study: One simple dietary change sent her to the Emergency

What specialty does Siobhan practice?

• Internal Medicine and Rheumatology

• Neurology

• Pediatrics

• Cardiology

What was the initial symptom that Jennifer experienced?

• Fatigue

• Headache

• Fever

• Rash

What did the MRI of Jennifer's legs reveal?

• Bone fracture

• Abnormal fluid buildup

• Blood clot

• Muscle tear

What was the final diagnosis for Jennifer?

• Hemochromatosis

• Lupus

• Scurvy

• Diabetes

What vitamin deficiency causes Scurvy?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

What historical figure is credited with conducting the first clinical trial related to Scurvy?

• Sir James Lind

• Galileo Galilei

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Hippocrates

How much vitamin C is recommended daily for women?

• 45 milligrams

• 90 milligrams

• 60 milligrams

• 75 milligrams

What test confirmed Jennifer's diagnosis?

• X-ray

• EMG

• CT scan

• Blood test for vitamin C level

What was a significant change in Jennifer's diet?

• She only ate organic foods

• She became a vegetarian

• She cut out all fruits and most vegetables

• She started a high-protein diet

What is a symptom of Scurvy?

• Improved vision

• Bruising and rashes

• Weight gain

• Increased energy levels