Herpes Zoster
Categories: TermsVaricella-zoster virus: A herpesvirus that causes chickenpox and
shingles. Causes an acute viral infection--inflammation of the sensory
ganglia of spinal or cranial nerves and the eruption of vesicles along
the affected nerve path. It usually strikes only one side of the body
and is often accompanied by severe neuralgia.
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HEADACHE FROM CONSTIPATION
This is frequent. There is generally a dull, heavy feeling in the forehead, the head feels full and sometimes dizzy, the patient feels blue and morose, the tongue is coated on its back part, mouth tastes bitter, patient is drowsy and stupid and work goe... Headache, Lemon Juice and Coffee for
"A teaspoonful of lemon juice in a small cup of black coffee will relieve." This is an old tried remedy and one that will be found beneficial. ... HEART DISEASE, Emergency Treatment
For collapse or fainting, loosen clothing, lie down, rub camphor on forehead, and keep quiet. To Revive When Fainting. Smell of camphor or aromatic spirits of ammonia. Put one to two teaspoonfuls of whisky or brandy in eight teaspoonfuls of hot water... HEART DISEASES, FLUTTERING, PALPITATION, ETC
Tincture Digitalis 2 drams Elixir Valerian 1 ounce Simple Syrup to make 4 ounces Mix. Dose: Teaspoonful at once. In ten minutes another, and afterward every four hours for twenty-four hours or less. When there... HEART FAILURE
The pulse may be slow and weak or fast and weak. Digitalis. Give five drops of the tincture in a little water. Another dose can be given in fifteen minutes. Then another in an hour, if necessary. ... HEART-BURN
Nux vomica 3X trit. (tablet form), Mercurius vivus 3X trit. (tablet form), Bryonia alb. 2X dil. are main remedies. ... HEARTBURN
Tincture Nucis Vomicae 1 ounce Dose: Take five drops three times a day before meals. This is good. The above amount would cost about 15 cents. ... HEAT STROKE
Called also heat exhaustion; thermic fever, coup de Soleil. A condition produced by exposure to excessive heat. Heat Exhaustion. This is caused by continued exposure to high temperatures, especially while working hard. Symptoms. Prostration with co... Hellebore
Plants of the genus Helleborus, native to Eurasia, most of which are poisonous. Plants of the genus Veratrum, especially V. viride of North America, yielding a toxic alkaloid used medicinally. ... HELLEBORE, WHITE AND GREEN. Symptoms
Pain and burning in the bowels, vomiting and diarrhea, slow weak pulse, pupils dilated usually. Treatment. Emetics, such as mustard water, warm salt water, goose grease, vaselin, etc.; stimulants, strong coffee, brandy, whisky. Keep patient quiet and... HEMATURIA
(Blood in the urine). Aconite 2X dil., etc., beginning, when there is fever. Cantharis 3X dil. Ten drops every two hours. Urine pains in passing little at a time. Terebinth 3X dil. When the urine has a good deal of blood in it. ... Henbane (black Henbane, Insane Root)
Poisonous Eurasian plant (Hyoscyamus niger) having an unpleasant odor, sticky leaves, and funnel-shaped greenish-yellow flowers. It is a source hyoscyamus, hyoscamine and scopolamine. henna Tree or shrub (Lawsonia inermis) of the Middle Eas... Hepatica (liverleaf)
Woodland plants of the genus Hepatica, especially H. americana of eastern North America, having three-lobed leaves and white or lavender flowers. ... HEREDITARY ATAXIA. Friedrich's Disease
This peculiar disease is due to a degenerative disease of the posterior and lateral columns (parts) of the spinal cord, occurring in childhood, and often in several children of the same family. Causes. More in boys than in girls and oftener in the co... Herpes Zoster
Varicella-zoster virus: A herpesvirus that causes chickenpox and shingles. Causes an acute viral infection--inflammation of the sensory ganglia of spinal or cranial nerves and the eruption of vesicles along the affected nerve path. It usually... HICCOUGH
This is caused by intermittent, sudden contraction of the diaphragm; obstinate hiccough is a very distressing symptom and sometimes it is hard to control. 302 MOTHERS' REMEDIES Causes. Inflammatory causes. It is seen in gastritis, peritonitis... HINKLEY'S BONE LINIMENT
Oil of Wormwood 40 minims Oil of Hemlock 2 drams Oil of Thyme 2 drams Oil of Turpentine 4 drams Fluid Extract Capsicum 1 dram Alcohol to make 4 ounces Mix. The above amo... HIP JOINT DISEASE. (Morbus Coxarius)
This is more common in children than in adults. Cause. It is usually tubercular. Symptoms. First stage. It may be overlooked; slight lameness, a little stiffness is noticed at times. The muscles begin to dwindle. Second stage. Child limps very p... HIVES
Apis Mel. 2X trit. (tablet form). One to two tablets every two hours. ... HIVES, Nettle Rash (Urticaria). Causes
Foods such as shell fish, strawberries, cheese, pickles, pork and sausages. Medicines that may cause it. Quinine, copaiba, salicylic acid, etc. Disorders of the stomach and bowels. Insects, like mosquito, bedbug, etc. MOTHERS' REMEDIES. 1. Hives or... HOARSENESS. Inflammation of the Larynx. (Acute Laryngitis) Causes
Due to taking cold or over using the voice; hot liquids, poisons. It may occur in influenza and measles; from irritating gases; some are subject to it. Symptoms. Tickling in the larynx; cold air irritates, and breathing may cause some pain; dry cough... HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT
The formula for this preparation is said to be: Yellow Wax 2-1/2 drams White Wax 2-1/2 drams Terebinth 6 drams Lard 13 drams Sweet Oil 19 drams Mix. The above amount would cost about 40 cents.... Honduras Bark
Dried bark of a tropical American tree (Picramnia antidesma) formerly used in the treatment of syphilis and skin diseases. ... HONEY (Mel)
This is a saccharine fluid deposited in combs by the honey bee (Apis Mellifica). Action: It is slightly laxative and a pleasant article of food. Honey and water is used as a gargle and to relieve cough, dryness of the mouth and fauces. When used as a... How to Determine Date of Confinement
The best rule is to count backward three months from the first day of the last menstrual period and add seven days to it. To be more accurate, in April and September only six days should be added; in December and January, five days; and in February, fou... HOW TO FIND DROWNED PERSONS
Make a board raft, ten or twelve feet square. Cut a round hole in the center, eight or ten inches in diameter. Lie down on the raft with the face over the hole, covering the head with a coat or shawl, to exclude the light. By this contrivance the rays o... HOW TO KEEP FROM DROWNING
To keep from drowning it is advisable, but not necessary, to know how to swim. The human body in the water weighs little more than a pound; so that one finger placed upon a piece of board, an oar or a paddle, will easily keep the head above water, and t... How to Take Hold of a Broken Leg or Arm
Never take hold of it from above, but slip the hands underneath, and then take a firm but gentle hold at two points a short distance from the break on each side, and all the while making slight extension with the hand on the end part (distal part) so a...