Predominant morbidity is a result of hemorrhage into various tissues. Subperiosteal hemorrhage in the tibia and femur cause excruciating pain. No racial predilection exists. No sexual preponderance exists. The majority of cases of infantile scurvy occur when the infant is aged 6-24 months.
Scurvy is uncommon in the neonatal period.
Upon handling and changing of diapers, severe tenderness over the thighs is present. The excruciating pain results in pseudoparalysis. Hemorrhages of the gums usually involve the tissue around the upper incisors. The gums have a bluish-purple hue and feel spongy. Gum hemorrhage occurs only if teeth have erupted.