CHILBLAINS. (Erythema Pernio)
Categories: Diseases of The SkinThis occurs usually in people with a
feeble circulation or scrofulous constitution, usually seen in the young
or very old. The redness shows most, as a rule, on the hands and feet.
The redness may be either a light or dusky shade. It itches and burns
especially when near artificial heat. The redness disappears on pressure,
and the parts are cool rather than hot. It is an inflammation that follows
freezing or a frost-bite. It
weather.
MOTHERS' REMEDIES. 1. Chilblains, a Cure for. "Equal parts of extract of
rosemary and turpentine. Apply night and morning until cured." The
rosemary is very soothing, and the turpentine creates a drawing sensation.
It has cured many cases of chilblains.
2. Chilblains, Witch-hazel for. "Bathe feet in lukewarm water and soda
and apply carbolized witch-hazel." This remedy is very soothing, and
always give relief.
3. Broken Chilblains, Ointment for.
"Sweet Oil 1/2 pint
Venice Turpentine 1-1/2 ounce
Fresh Lard 1/4 pound
Beeswax 1-1/2 ounce
Simmer gently together in a pan water bath until the beeswax is melted,
stirring until cool. When it is ready for use apply on going to bed on a
soft rag."
4. Chilblains, Vinegar Cure. "Soak the feet in a weak solution of
vinegar, then rub good with vaselin or oil."
5. Chilblains, Home-made Salve for.
Fresh Lard 2 ounces
Venice Turpentine 1/2 ounce
Gum Camphor 1/2 ounce
Melt together, stirring briskly. When cold it is ready for use.
6. Chilblains, Common Glue for. "Put a little common (dissolved) glue in
hot water and soak the feet in it. Repeat if necessary." This is very good
and gives relief.
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7. Chilblains, the Onion Cure for. "Raw onion rubbed on chilblains every
night and morning." The onion seems to have a very soothing effect upon
the chilblains, and this remedy has been known to cure many stubborn
cases. It is always well to soak the feet well before applying this
treatment, as the juice from the onion will penetrate more quickly.
8. Chilblains, the Hemlock Remedy for. "Hemlock twigs mixed with lard and
pounded until it is green, then bound on."
PHYSICIANS' TREATMENT for Chilblains. Thick woolen stockings, mittens and
ear protections should be worn. Daily cold baths, especially of such
parts, should be taken. Alcohol applied to the parts, full strength, will
harden the tissues. Camphor also is good.
Internal. Iron should be given to establish a better circulation and give
strength. Tincture of iron, five drops three times a day, is good.
External. 1. Alum as a wash applied to the parts.
2. Ointment of ichthyol, one-half strength, is very good in some cases.
3. Rosin made in an ointment is also good to relieve some cases.
4. Lard and iodine ointment is excellent for some.
5. The following is also good:
Prepared Chalk 1 ounce
Powdered Camphor 10 grains
Linseed Oil 2 ounces
Balsam of Peru 20 drops
Mix and apply.
DIGESTIVE ORGANS, DISEASES OF.
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Castor Oil
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"Burn alum and power finely or buy prepared burnt alum at the drug store and use as a snuff eight or ten times daily. Ten cents' worth will last a long time. My mother used this remedy and believes that she has cured her catarrh entirely with it." Alum ... CATARRH, CHRONIC
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Space around the altar of a church for the clergy and sometimes the choir, often enclosed by a lattice or railing. chary Cautious; wary; not giving or expending freely; sparing. ... CHAPPED HANDS AND FACE
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This is an acute infectious disease, characterized by a peculiar eruption. Children are the ones usually attacked. It generally occurs before the tenth year. It is transmitted through the atmosphere. The period of coming on is usually fourteen days, bu... Chilblain
Inflammation and itchy irritation of the hands, feet, or ears, caused by moist cold. ... CHILBLAINS
People who have, or do not want chilblains should avoid woolen stockings. Neither should they "toast their toes" at the fire, wear bed-socks, or take a hot water-bottle to bed with them. Warm the feet by exercise, or vigorous rubbing. If very painful, t... CHILBLAINS. (Erythema Pernio)
This occurs usually in people with a feeble circulation or scrofulous constitution, usually seen in the young or very old. The redness shows most, as a rule, on the hands and feet. The redness may be either a light or dusky shade. It itches and burns e... Child birth
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Iron-deficiency anemia, primarily of young women, indicated by greenish-yellow skin color. ... CHOKING. (Foreign bodies in the larynx)
Produce vomiting. Give an emetic, warm water, melted lard, vaselin or one teaspoonful of mustard in one-half glass of warm water and drink. Tickle the throat with your finger or a feather. For a child, sometimes by taking hold of the feet with the head... CHOLERA ASIATIC
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Acute non-contagious intestinal disturbance of infants formerly common in congested areas with high humidity and temperature. ... Cholera Infantum, Chickweed For
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Acute gastroenteritis occurring in summer and autumn exhibiting severe cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. No longer in scientific use. ... CHOLERA MORBUS
The onset is usually sudden with nausea, vomiting, and cramp-like bowel pains; vomits at first the stomach contents. Purging follows; vomiting and purging with severe cramps in abdomen and legs. ... CHOLERA MORBUS
Arsenicum alb. 3X trit. (tablet form). One to two tablets on tongue every fifteen minutes until better, when there is watery burning vomiting, with terrible thirst, great prostration. Veratrum alb. 2X dil. in water, etc. When there is vomiting with gr... CHOLERA MORBUS (Acute Inflammation of Stomach and Upper Bowel)
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Nervous disorders marked by involuntary, jerky movements, especially of the arms, legs, and face. ... Chorea
Follows scarlet fever also, especially in girls from twelve to fifteen years. Diagnosis. In most cases it is easy to distinguish from other diseases. Dermatitis, inflammation of the skin ("Itis" always means inflammation). In dermatitis the throat sy... CHRONIC ALCOHOLISM
This results from protracted or periodic "sprees." Symptoms. The face is red, the capillaries are dilated, eyes are watery, conjunctiva is congested. There is chronic inflammation of the stomach, which is characterized by morning vomiting; there is of... Chronic Alcoholism
This is different; withdraw the alcohol and substitute strychnine, one-thirtieth of a grain three or four times a day, nourishing food, confinement in a sanitarium if necessary. Give the bromides for the restlessness and sleeplessness. Drugging of the l... CHRONIC BRIGHT'S DISEASE. (Chronic Parenchymatous Nephritis). Causes
Young adult life and most common in males. It may come from acute inflammation of the kidneys that was due to exposure, pregnancy, or scarlet fever, or follow excessive use of alcohol, etc. In children it usually follows acute inflammation of the kidn... CHRONIC BRONCHITIS. Causes
People over middle age are more liable to it. It comes chiefly in winter, in changeable, cold and damp climates. It may follow repeated acute attacks. Symptoms. These are variable and are present chiefly in winter and damp weather. The cough is worse... CHRONIC CATARRHAL INFLAMMATION OF THE MIDDLE EAR
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Diseases of other organs and obstruction to the return of the circulation in the veins. Cirrhosis of the liver causes it. The kidney is enlarged dark red, the urine is diminished, with albumin and casts and sometimes blood. Treatment. Remove the caus... CHRONIC CONGESTION OR NUTMEG LIVER
This is due to an obstruction of the blood circulation in the liver by chronic valvular heart disease with failure of heart action. Lung obstruction in the trouble called Emphysema, Chronic Pneumonia, etc., may cause it. The cut section of a liver shows... Chronic Dementia
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A chronic digestive disorder characterized by increased secretion of mucus, changes in the gastric juice, weakening of the stomach muscles and diseased changes in the mucous membrane. Causes. The use of unsuitable and improperly prepared food, too muc... CHRONIC ENDOCARDITIS
Usually occurs in persons under middle age. Generally follows acute endocarditis. It may be caused by syphilis, alcoholism, gout, and prolonged over-exertion. The edges of the valve become thickened and then the thickened parts separate and cannot meet ... CHRONIC GASTRITIS
Arsenicum alb. 3X trit. (tablet form), one to two tablets four times a day when there is much emaciation and when there is much desire to vomit. Nux Vomica 3X trit. (tablet form). One to two tablets after meals when it is caused by intemperance, eati... CHRONIC INFLAMMATION OF THE BLADDER
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Belladonna 3X dil. Hepar sulph. 3X trit. (tablet form). Phosphorus 3X dil. ... CHRONIC RHEUMATISM
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