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Premonitory Signs of Labor
Premonitory signs of labor, usually observed from one to two weeks before the onset of the labor pains, is a sinking down of the womb in the abdomen, whereby some of the unpleasant features of pregnancy are relieved, and the so-called "lightening" takes... Prevention of Conception
This is a very common practice among civilized women, and it has a most destructive effect upon the pelvic organs, as well as upon the general system. ... Preventive Treatment of Hysteria
In order to be successful in this line of treatment the cause must be found and treated. An English physician writes: "It is pitiable to think of the misery that has been inflicted on these unhappy victims of the harsh and unjust treatment which has res... Prickly Ash
Deciduous or evergreen shrubs or trees of the genus Zanthoxylum. ... PRICKLY HEAT RASH
An acute inflammatory disease of the sweat glands; minute pimples and vesicles develop. Symptoms. It occurs upon the body and consists of many pinhead sized bright red pimples and vesicles which are very close together. It appears suddenly, and is us... Probang
Long, slender, flexible rod with a tuft or sponge at the end; used to remove objects from or apply medication to the larynx or esophagus. ... Proctitis and Peri-Proctitis
Inflammation of the rectum and surrounding tissue that may or may not terminate in an abscess and fistula, sometimes follows injury to the very sensitive mucous membrane by the hardened feces. ... Prolapse (Falling of the Bowel)
This falling of the rectum may be partial or complete, and may be caused by straining or by the downward pressure exerted by the fecal mass during the emptying movement of the bowel. It may also be the result of a partial paralysis of the bowel caused ... Proteid (obsolete Term)
Protein. ... Proud Flesh
Swollen flesh that surrounds a healing wound, caused by excessive granulation (Small, fleshy, bead-like protuberances--new capillaries--on the surface of a wound that is healing). ... Prunus Virginiana (chokecherry)
Astringent fruit of a species of wild cherry; the bush or tree which bears such fruit. ... Pruritus
Severe itching, often of undamaged skin. ... PSORIASIS
Arsenicum 3X trit. (tablet form). Rhus tox 6X tablet. ... Pterygium
Abnormal mass of tissue on the conjunctiva of the inner corner of the eye that obstructs vision by covering the cornea. ... Pulsatilla
Dried medicinal herb from a pasqueflower (especially Anemone pulsatilla) formerly used to treat amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea. ... Pulse and Temperature
The temperature may rise one to one and one-half degrees without the case being abnormal. The pulse falls after labor, ranging between sixty and seventy. A rise of temperature, a rapid pulse, a flushed face, a chill, pain or tenderness of the abdomen, a... PULSE INTERMITTENT
Give digitalis, spigelia 2X dil. Gelsemium 2X dil. ... Punctilio
Fine point of etiquette. Precise observance of formalities. ... Punctured Wounds
From a sharp pointed instrument, nail, etc. The first thing to do is to cleanse the wound thoroughly with hot water and about one-half ounce of salt to a pint of water. Keep this up constantly for one-half hour. Then if it is from a nail, put on a bread... Purpura
Hemorrhages in the skin and mucous membranes having the appearance of purplish spots or patches. ... PURPURA
This is not strictly a disease, but a symptom. This includes a group of affections characterized by hemorrhages into the skin. Symptoms. There are hemorrhages into the skin, and this takes the form of small blood spots underneath the skin, (petechia) ... PURPURA HAEMORRHAGIC
This is a severe form, usually seen in delicate girls. The cause is unknown. Symptoms. Weakness, extensive purpuric spots (small blood spots in the skin), eruption, hemorrhages from the mucous membranes which may cause secondary anemia, slight fever,...