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Scurvy is caused by a lack of vitamin C in the body, symptoms typically include lethargy, spongy gums, bleeding from mucous membranes and spots mainly on the legs and thighs.
Rickets is caused by a lack of vitamin D, calcium, phosphorus or magnesium in the bones of children. This causes bone softening leading to fractures and deformity.
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