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Some Observations on Vitamin C Deficiency in Acute Mental Disorder

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 February 2018

F. T. Thorpe
F. T. Thorpe*
Affiliation:
South Yorkshire Mental Hospital, Sheffield
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It is well known that gross impairment of nutrition is a not infrequent finding in the newly-admitted psychotic patient. Some of these cases present a state of mental confusion which is directly attributable to a condition of semi-starvation brought about by personal neglect and refusal of food. Obvious clinical signs of malnutrition are present, such as anorexia, emaciation, coated tongue, constipation, and ketonuria. Rapid mental improvement frequently occurs as a result of a liberal diet and relief of gastro-intestinal stasis. But it is equally important to recognize the mild and less obvious forms of malnutrition.

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Part I.—Original Articles
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Journal of Mental Science , Volume 84 , Issue 352 , September 1938 , pp. 788 - 800
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Copyright © Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1938 

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