PERICARDITIS
Categories: Circulatory SystemThis is an inflammation of the pericardium, the sac
containing the heart.
Primary or First Causes. They refer in this disease to a peculiar
constitution. Children that have a tuberculous constitution are more
liable to this disease. Acute rheumatism or tonsilitis are the causes and
this trouble follows or goes with them. Infectious diseases also cause it.
Symptoms. Slight pain in the heart region,
or effusion may set in and this usually occurs with acute rheumatism,
tuberculosis and septicemia. Sometimes these symptoms are absent.
Treatment of Pericarditis. The patient must rest quietly in bed and a
doctor should be in attendance. An ice bag placed over the heart
frequently gives relief and quiets the distress and pain. There is apt to
be liquid in the sac (pericardium) and to lessen the tendency to this
there should not be much drink or liquid food taken. There should be what
is called a dry diet. (See Nursing Department for this.)
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PAINTER'S COLIC
Opium 6X dil. As usual, prepared, and given every one to two hours, when the constipation is obstinate, hard abdomen, with intense pain, griping and pinching. Belladonna 3X dil. same way. When bowels feel constricted or seem as if grasped by the fing... PALPITATION
Aconite 2X dil. One drop. Arising from excitement. Chamomilla 1X dil. and Nux Vomica 3X dil. (tablet form) caused from anger. Nux Vomica 3X trit. (tablet form) for palpitation from indigestion. Pulsatilla 3X dil. (light haired people). ... PALPITATION OF THE HEART
Irregular or forcible heart beat action usually perceived by the person troubled. Causes. Hysteria, nervous exhaustion, violent emotions or sexual excesses; overdose of tea and coffee: alcohol or tobacco. Symptoms. There may be only a sensation of ... PALPITATION OF THE HEART
Nux Vomica 3X trit. (tablet form) from over eating, drinking, sedentary life. Pulsatilla 3X dil. Blondes who have menstrual troubles also when caused by fat greasy foods. Sepia 6X trit. (tablet form). Brunette type, womb troubles. ... Palpitation of the Heart, Salt Baths for
"Stop drinking tea and coffee. Add sea salt to water when bathing. This cured me and I have not been bothered for four or five years." Good when palpitation is due to nervousness. Piles.- "Extract Belladonna 15 grain Acetate Lead ... PALSY. Paralysis
A loss of movement, entire or partial, in the voluntary muscles of the body. When this loss of power is complete it is called paralysis; when it is not complete, paresis. Causes. Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord, tumors in these parts, accid... Panada
Paste or gruel of bread crumbs, toast, or flour combined with milk, stock, or water; used for soups or thickening sauces. ... Paralysis Agitans (parkinson's Disease, Shaking Palsy)
Progressive nervous disease causing destruction of brain cells that produce dopamine, muscular tremor, slowing of movement, partial facial paralysis, peculiarity of gait and posture, and weakness. ... Paregoric
A camphorated tincture of opium, taken internally for the relief of diarrhea and intestinal pain ... PAREGORIC. Symptoms
Excitement at first, soon weariness, weighty limbs, sleepiness, pin-point pupils, pulse and breathing slow and strong, patient roused with difficulty and later it is impossible, snoring breathing. Treatment. This is a dangerous poison. A stomach pump ... Paris Green
Poisonous emerald-green powder, C4H6As6Cu4O16, used as a pigment, insecticide, and wood preservative. ... PARIS GREEN. Symptoms
Violent burning in the stomach, nausea, and vomiting, retching, thirst, purging of blood and mucus, suppressed urine, cramps in the legs, intense thirst, collapse. Antidotes. Jeaunel's antidote. Treatment. Emetics freely, mustard water, warm sal... PARRY'S COMPOUND SARSAPARILLA BLOOD PURIFIER
Turkey Corn Root 1/4 lb. Stillingia Root 1/4 lb. Sarsaparilla Root 1/4 lb. Yellow Dock Root. 1/4 lb. Sassafras Bark 2 ounces Simple Syrup 1 qt. Diluted Alcohol 4 ounces. ... PATTERSON'S EMULSION OF PUMPKIN SEEDS
Patterson's Emulsion of Pumpkin Seeds is said to be a good emulsion for expelling tapeworms. Take two ounces of pumpkin seeds, peel and pound to a paste with sugar, then add by degrees eight fluid ounces of water, the whole to be taken in two or thr... Pedicle (pedicel)
Small stalk or stalk-like structure, especially one supporting or connecting an organ or other body part. Slender foot-like part, as at the base of a tumor. ... Pell Mell
Jumbled, confused manner; helter-skelter; frantic disorderly haste; headlong: ... Pelvic Signs
As early as the first month of pregnancy a faint violet color of the anterior wall of the vagina just below the opening of the urethra may be distinguished. In the third month this color has become purplish and pronounced. This sign is present in eighty... Pemphigus
Several acute or chronic skin diseases characterized by groups of itching blisters. ... PEMPHIGUS
Cantharis 3X dil. Dose every two hours. ... Pennyroyal
Eurasian mint (Mentha pulegium) with small lilac-blue flowers that yield an aromatic oil. Aromatic plant (Hedeoma pulegioides) of eastern North America, having purple-blue flowers that yields an oil used as an insect repellent ... Peptonize
Convert protein into a peptone (water-soluble protein derivative produced by partial hydrolysis of a protein by an acid or enzyme ). Dissolve (food) by means of a proteolytic enzyme. ... PERICARDITIS
This is an inflammation of the pericardium, the sac containing the heart. Primary or First Causes. They refer in this disease to a peculiar constitution. Children that have a tuberculous constitution are more liable to this disease. Acute rheumatism ... PERIPROCTITIS. Abscess Around the Anus and Rectum)
This is an inflammation of the tissues around the rectum which usually terminates in the above named abscess. It occurs mostly in middle-aged people. Men are affected more often than women. Causes. Sitting in cold, damp hard seats; horseback riding,... PERITONITIS
Aconite 2X dil. at first. Arsenicum 3X trit. (tablet from) when patient is thirsty, very restless. Dose every hour. Bryonia alb. 2X dil. Prepare. Pains worse from motion,--cutting shooting; constipated. Mercurius 3X trit. (tablet form) Later, sk... PERNICIOUS ANAEMIA
This is characterized by great decrease of the red cells of the blood with a relatively high color index and the presence of large number of germs. The causes are unknown. Condition. The body is not emaciated. A lemon color of the skin is usually pre... Pernicious Anemia (addison's Anemia, Malignant Anemia)
Severe anemia in older adults, caused by failure absorb vitamin B12; causes abnormally large red blood cells, gastrointestinal disturbances, and lesions of the spinal cord. ... PERNICIOUS MALARIAL FEVER
This is a very dangerous disease. The chief forms are the comatose, algid and hemorrhagic. (a) Comatose form is characterized by delirium or sudden coma (deep sleep) with light temperature. (b) The algid or asthenic form begins with vomiting and gr... PERRY DAVIS'S PAIN KILLER
Gum Myrrh 7-1/5 ounces Cayenne Pepper 2 ounces Gum Opium 1-3/5 ounces Gum Benzoin 1-1/5 ounces Gum Guaiac 3/5 ounce Gum Camphor 2 ounces Alcohol enough to... PHARYNGEAL DIPHTHERIA
In typical cases this begins with slight difficulty in swallowing, and reddened throat (pharynx), then there is a general congestion of these parts, and membrane is seen on the tonsils. It is grayish white, then dull or yellowish; adherent and when remo... Pharyngitis
Inflammation of the pharynx. ... PHARYNGITIS, Inflammation of the Pharynx
Aconite 2X dil., Belladonna 3X dil., and Mercurius 3X trit. (tablet form) according to symptoms given above. ... Phenacetine (phenacetin)
White, crystalline compound, C10H13O2N, used as an antipyretic. phlox North American plants of the genus Phlox, having opposite leaves and flowers. ... PHLEBITIS, INFLAMMATION OF THE VEINS
Causes. Some irritation of the vein, as a puncture or any other injury accompanied by infection. Symptoms. Pain and tenderness along the course of the vein with discolored skin and acute swelling (watery) below the obstruction. Pulse rapid, high temp... PHOSPHORUS MATCHES. Symptoms
Vomiting and pain, the vomit may be luminous in the dark, characteristic odor, after several days deep jaundice, blood in vomited matter and bloody stools, pulse is rapid and weak. Treatment. Emetics to cause vomiting such as warm salt water, warm m... PHYSICIAN'S TREATMENT for Night Sweats
l. Atropine in doses of 1-120 to 1-60 grain is good to stop the sweating. It must be used carefully, three doses in twenty-four hours are enough. 2. Tonics to keep up the appetite like gentian, nux vomica or quinine may be given. The patient should w... PHYSICIANS' TREATMENT for Asthma
1. Inhale chloroform, or break a pearl of amyl nitrite in a handkerchief and inhale the fumes; or smoke saltpetre paper; or cigarettes containing stramonium (thornapple). Sometimes hot coffee fumes are good. To Prevent Recurrence. Take five to twenty... PHYSICIANS' TREATMENT for Bleeding of the Wind-pipe and Lungs
In many cases the bleeding is slight and no more need be done than to keep the patient quiet and absolute rest. If the bleeding is free, the patient should be placed in bed, not allowed to speak above a whisper nor to change his position. 1. First T... PHYSICIANS' TREATMENT for Catarrh
If the patient is run down, give tonics, plenty of fresh air and sunshine in the sleeping room, change of climate to a dry, unchangeable climate is sometimes necessary. Local. Attend to any disturbing cause, such as adenoids, spurs on the partition, ... PHYSICIANS' TREATMENT for Chapped Hands
1. Subnitrate of Bismuth 3 drams Oleate of Zinc 3 drams Lycopodium 2 drams Mix. Apply to the parts three times daily. 2. Powdered camphor mixed with vaselin is healing. 3. Ointment of water of roses (cold ... PHYSICIANS' TREATMENT for Cholera Infantum
1. Washing out of the bowel frequently by injection controls the diarrhea. Use water of a temperature of 107. Elevate the tube about two feet above the bed, use one-half pint at one time. As the half pint flows in disconnect the funnel attached to the ... PHYSICIANS' TREATMENT for Chronic Bronchitis. Preventive
Warm equable climate, such as southern California, Florida, or the south of France, especially in the colder months; warm clothing, avoid exposure and fatigue. 1. First you can take three grains of ammonium chloride three to four times a day. 2. ... PHYSICIANS' TREATMENT for Colds
Preventive. Avoid the known causes of the trouble. A daily cold bath, if well borne, is held to be an effectual prevention against taking cold. Have the adenoids removed if your physician so recommends it. If seen early it can frequently be aborted. Ba...