👉 Scurvier, also known as a scurvy or scurvy-related disease, is a group of rare diseases that affect the body's ability to fight off infections. The symptoms of scurvy include bleeding gums and bruising, which can be very painful. It usually affects people between 2 years old and 12 years old. The exact cause of scurvy is not known, but it has been linked to a deficiency in vitamin C. Vitamin C plays an important role