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FACE POWDERS
There are few women who do not at times have occasion to use face powder. A woman once remarked: "It isn't decent not to in summer--one looks so greasy without." There are many face powders on the market, some of which are comparatively harmless, while ... FAINTING
Place the patient on her back, with the head low and feet raised unless the face is flushed. The face is generally pale. Loosen the clothing about the waist, throat, etc. Plenty of air and no crowding around the patient. ACCIDENTS AND POISO... FALLING OR PROLAPSE OF THE WOMB
The womb may come down and remain in the vagina (incomplete falling). When the womb escapes at the vulva it is called a complete falling (prolapse or procidentia). For the Incomplete Kind. Replace the womb and wear a support for months. For the Com... FALLS
If one has had a severe fall and is wholly or partially conscious, move as little as possible, in case of broken bones. Remain in a comfortable position until proper aid can be given. If unconscious stimulation may be necessary. ... FALSE LEUKAEMIA. (Pseudo-Leukaemia)
Also called Hodgkin's disease, malignant lymphoma, and general lymphadenoma. This is a progressive anemia and enlargement of the lymph glands and the skin, with secondary lymphoid growth in the liver, spleen and other organs. Causes. Males are more a... Farcy (see Glanders)
Chronic form of glanders that affects the skin and superficial lymph vessels. ... FATTY HEART
This occurs often in old age, prolonged, infectious, wasting disease, anemia, alcoholism, poisoning by phosphorus and arsenic. ... Febrile
ferverish felon Painful purulent infection at the end of a finger or toe in the area surrounding the nail. Also called whitlow. ... FELLOW'S HYPOPHOSPHITES
Glucose 1 lb. Simple Syrup 1 pint Hypophosphite Calcium 128 grains Hypophosphite Potassium 48 grains Ferri Sulp 48 grains Sulphate Manganese 32 grains S... FELON. (Whitlow)
An inflammation of the deeper structures and frequently it is under the covering of the bone, (periosteum). If under the latter it must be opened soon or the resulting pus will burrow and destroy bone, joints, etc. The pain is intense, and after the pat... FEMALE REGULATOR
Carbonate Iron 1 ounce Tincture Gentian Compound 2 ounces Powdered Rhubarb 1/2 ounce Powdered Cinchona 1 ounce Mix. Add to one pint Sherry Wine. Dose: Teaspoonful three to four times a day. ... Ferrocyanate
Salt of ferrocyanic acid; a ferrocyanide. ... FEVER, INTERMITTENT, AGUE, ETC
Arsenicum 3X trit. (tablet form). Natrum Mur. 30X trit. (tablet form) especially after Quinine has failed. ... FIBROID TUMORS OF THE WOMB or Fibromata, Frequency
Some observers state that twenty to forty per cent of all women over thirty-five years have one or more of these tumors. They are not malignant. They are more common in women who are sterile, unable to become pregnant. They appear early in life and att... FILM ON THE EYE PTERYGIUM
This is a growth beginning near the inner or outer corner and extending with its point towards the center of the cornea. Symptoms. The patient only complains when it has advanced toward the center of the cornea and the vision is lessened or cut off. ... FINGER OR THUMB DISLOCATION
If the joint is dislocated forward pull the front part forward and backward. If it is dislocated backwards, pull the front part of the finger forward and upward. If reduced immediately this needs no bandaging. ... FIRE in Clothing
Keep quiet, and away from a draught. Wrap anything handy around him and roll him. Leave only the head and face uncovered. Keep mouth closed. ... First Thing to do in Sick Headache
It is well to remain in a darkened room away from noise, etc. If the head throbs and beats very hard, either a cold ice bag or hot applications often bring relief. A mustard plaster at the base of the brain with a hot foot-bath often helps. Some people ... Fishbone, Choking from
"Raw egg, taken soon as possible." It helps to carry bone out of throat and is a remedy ready at hand. ... Fistula
An abnormal duct or passage resulting from injury, disease, or other disorder that connects an abscess, cavity, or hollow organ to the body surface or to another hollow organ. ... FITS. (Convulsions)
Loosen all clothing. Put something hard between the teeth to keep the patient from biting his tongue. Allow plenty of sleep afterward. ... Florentina, Iris Florentina)
German iris having large white flowers and a fragrant rhizome. ...