A patient presents with bleeding gums, loss of teeth, and slow wound healing. The doctor diagnoses the patient as having a deficiency in vitamin _____ and suggests that he increase the amount of _____ in his diet.

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Vitamin C deficiency can lead to symptoms such as bleeding gums, loss of teeth, and slow wound healing. Increasing the intake of fruits, which are rich in vitamin C, can help address this deficiency.

A Patient Presents with Bleeding Gums, Loss of Teeth, and Slow