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CHRONIC CONGESTION OF THE KIDNEYS. Causes

Categories: Kidney and Bladder

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 cause if possible. Fluid diet, like milk, broths,

etc. Dry cupping or sweating materials can be used. Rest in bed if

possible. The bowels should be kept open, and the kidneys should rest.



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