When there is a sallow look to the skin, and a torpid condition of the
bowels the liver is implicated. In such cases use pellets of podophyllin,
one-fortieth of a grain. They may be obtained of any druggist, and
will effectually relieve constipation and engorgement of the liver. Either
kind may be used three times a day. Where there is palpitation of the
heart with some debility, the following will be of use :
268 MEDICAL. .
Tincture of cinchona compound, four ounces ; citrate of iron, thirty-
two-grains ; sulphate magnesia, one drachm✪ Heartburn Relief Mixture. Take a teaspoonf ul three
times a day before meals.
Some of its Cures — for it can be cured by strict attention to diet, exer-
cise and sleep — are here given. Oranges eaten early in the morning, one
before breakfast, are very beneficial, and often entirely cure the malady.
A few drops of aromatic spirits of ammonia, drank in a small glass of
water, will also often give relief. Milk and lime-water is also beneficial.
To a goblet of milk add four tablespoonfuls of lime-water✪ Milk and Lime-Water Drink — this is a
good proportion. Pepsin and wine — the druggist will prepare it in the
right proportions — will quickly relieve heartburn, produced by dyspep-
sia, or the pain that the disease produces. Or this : One ounce pulver-
ized charcoal ; one ounce magnesia (calcined) ; one-half ounce ginger✪ Charcoal and Ginger Mixture.
Have a druggist compound it ; take a teaspoonful of the mixture' and
drink with half a glass of cold water after each meal.
But after all, all the remedies in the world will not cure this disease
unless the manner of eating and the food is strictly attended to. The
meals should be taken with regularity, and those articles of food
avoided which experience proves to be unsuitable or which produce dis-
comfort.
TREATMENT OF THE EYE.
One of the most common of the minor accidents occuring to nearly
every one, is getting small particles of almost any substance in the eye.
Usually the extra amount of tears which flow after any such mishap
carry off the foreign substance, especially if aided by a gentle rubbing
of the eye toward the nose. In case this process should fail, here
are one or two other methods of relief.
One excellent way is to place a knitting-needle over the upper lid,
just under the edge of the orbit, and then — holding it firmly — turn the
lid backward over the needle. This exposes the intruder, which can be
removed by lightly applying the corner of a silk or cambric handker-
chief. If the substance be imbedded in the membrane, use must be
made of a sharp-pointed instrument.
Very often, after the speck is removed, a little soreness will be left
in the eye — a very natural consequence. To relieve this, is recom-
mended the following : Pour into a heated spoon a few drops of lauda-
num, which, in a few minutes, will become jelly-like ; dissolve in a few
drops of water, and use as a wash for the wounded- organ. The lauda-
num is an extract of opium dissolved in alcohol, which would be very
irritating ; but the heating evaporates the alcohol, and the water takes
its place.
A more serious, but still common, accident to the eye, is the unfortu-
nate introduction of a particle of lime. As this alkali is a very power-
ful and active one, the remedy must be applied at once. Immediately
A VISIT WITH THE DOCTOR. 269
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When there is a sallow look to the skin, and a torpid condition of the bowels the liver is implicated. In such cases use pellets of podophyllin, one-fortieth of a grain. They may be obtained of any druggist, and will effectually relieve constipation and engorgement of the liver. Either kind may be used three times a day. Where there is palpitation of the heart with some debility, the following will be of use :
Tincture of cinchona compound, four ounces ; citrate of iron, thirtytwo-grains ; sulphate magnesia, one drachm. Take a teaspoonful three times a day before meals.
Some of its Cures — for it can be cured by strict attention to diet, exercise and sleep — are here given. Oranges eaten early in the morning, one before breakfast, are very beneficial, and often entirely cure the malady. A few drops of aromatic spirits of ammonia, drank in a small glass of water, will also often give relief. Milk and lime-water is also beneficial. To a goblet of milk add four tablespoonfuls of lime-water — this is a good proportion. Pepsin and wine — the druggist will prepare it in the right proportions — will quickly relieve heartburn, produced by dyspepsia, or the pain that the disease produces. Or this : One ounce pulverized charcoal ; one ounce magnesia (calcined) ; one-half ounce ginger. Have a druggist compound it ; take a teaspoonful of the mixture and drink with half a glass of cold water after each meal.
But after all, all the remedies in the world will not cure this disease unless the manner of eating and the food is strictly attended to. The meals should be taken with regularity, and those articles of food avoided which experience proves to be unsuitable or which produce discomfort.
TREATMENT OF THE EYE.
One of the most common of the minor accidents occuring to nearly every one, is getting small particles of almost any substance in the eye. Usually the extra amount of tears which flow after any such mishap carry off the foreign substance, especially if aided by a gentle rubbing of the eye toward the nose. In case this process should fail, here are one or two other methods of relief.
One excellent way is to place a knitting-needle over the upper lid, just under the edge of the orbit, and then — holding it firmly — turn the lid backward over the needle. This exposes the intruder, which can be removed by lightly applying the corner of a silk or cambric handkerchief. If the substance be imbedded in the membrane, use must be made of a sharp-pointed instrument.
Very often, after the speck is removed, a little soreness will be left in the eye — a very natural consequence. To relieve this, is recommended the following : Pour into a heated spoon a few drops of laudanum, which, in a few minutes, will become jelly-like ; dissolve in a few drops of water, and use as a wash for the wounded- organ. The laudanum is an extract of opium dissolved in alcohol, which would be very irritating ; but the heating evaporates the alcohol, and the water takes its place.
A more serious, but still common, accident to the eye, is the unfortunate introduction of a particle of lime. As this alkali is a very powerful and active one, the remedy must be applied at once. Immediately
A VISIT WITH THE DOCTOR. 269
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