Farcy (see Glanders)
Categories: TermsChronic form of glanders that affects the skin and superficial lymph
vessels.
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EXCESSIVE SWEATING. (Hyperidrosis)
This is a disorder of the sweat glands in which sweat is thrown out in excessive quantities. Symptoms. It may be great only in the armpit where it stains the clothing. When it comes on the hands and feet they may be wet, clammy and have an offensive ... Exercise, Rest and Sleep
Plenty of exercise in the open air should be taken daily, without this health cannot be maintained. It should not be violent or so great as to fatigue and overtire. Slow riding in a carriage and walking will give the best results. Horseback riding and r... EXOPHTHALMIC GOITRE. (Parry's, Graves or Basedows Disease)
It is characterized by exophthalmos (bulging of the eyes), Goitre, fast beating of the heart, trembling and nervousness. Causes. It is most common in women from twenty to thirty. Several cases may occur in the same family. The exact cause is unknown.... EYELASHES AND EYEBROWS
The best application for these is the simplest. Just a little yellow vaselin, which encourages growth. Don't clip, either. Frequent brushing will generally train the brows into a shapely line. A heavy, coarse hair may be pulled out with the fingers. ... EYES, Simple Inflammation of
Aconite 2X dil. First stage. Belladonna 3X dil. Second stage. Mercurius 3X trit. (tablet form) when there is a thick discharge. ... EYES, weak and watery
Ruta 3X dil. (may need glasses). EYES, stye on lids. Pulsatilla 3X dil. Four times daily. ... 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. ...