This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Vitamin C, Subject name: Pediatrics
A four year old boy, with swollen bleeding gums, petechiae and dry eyes. Diagnosis: 
Select and explain. 
A. Rickets, B. Marasmus, C. Scurvy, D. Dehydration
C: Scurvy
Answer: C: Scurvy 
Explanation: Ans. (c) ScurvyRef : OP Ghai 8th ed./120* Scurvy is a dietary deficiency of vit C (ascorbic acid)* It is one of the malnutrition disease.Symptoms:# Malaise and lethargy.# Shortness of breath and bone pain# Myalgias may occur because of reduced carnitine production.# Skin changes with roughness, easy bruising and petechiae, gum swelling & bleeding, loosening ofteeth, poor wound healing.# Dry mouth and dry eyes# Jaundice, generalized edema, oliguria, neuropathy, fever, convulsions.