Definition. Scurvy is a condition caused by a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in the diet. Signs of scurvy include tiredness, muscle weakness, joint and muscle aches, a rash on the legs, and bleeding gums.efinition. Scurvy is a condition caused by a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in the diet. Signs of scurvy include tiredness, muscle weakness, joint and muscle aches, a rash on the legs, and bleeding gums.
The Grand Strand: Get to know The Myrtle Beach Area. Collectively known as the Grand Strand, the Myrtle Beach area stretches 60 miles along the North Carolina and South Carolina coast, running from just over the state line in Calabash, N.C., all the way down to historic Georgetown, S.C. Here's a look at some of the most popular areas for visitors to stay:
Conway is a more family-oriented small town with a nice historic district and the small public Carolina Coastal University some 12 miles inland, while North Myrtle Beach is a family-oriented beach town 10 miles north at the North Carolina border.