SUBINVOLUTION OF THE WOMB
Categories: Diseases of WomenThis simply means that the womb, after
miscarriage or child-birth, fails to return to its normal size and weight.
Causes. This is frequently due to getting up too soon after labor.
Symptoms. Menstruation or too much flow of blood (menorrhagia), dull,
heavy feeling in the pelvis, backache or leucorrhea.
Results. The womb frequently becomes misplaced.
Treatment. Proper supports should be put in after the womb has been
placed in its proper position.
If seen early enough some cases can be cured by tampons of ichthyol used
three times a week and prolonged hot water injections at bed time. Cotton
soaked in ichthyol and glycerin are frequently of benefit three times a
week used as a tampon. The patient should not be on her feet much, or be
active. Witch-hazel water can be added to the hot water injection if so
desired.
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Stammering, a Canadian Mother's Treatment for
"I always stop my boy when I hear him stammering and make him say the words by syllables. I find he is getting much better." The above is one of the best plans and should be tried. ... Staphisagria (stavesacre)
Eurasian plant of the genus Delphinium (D. staphisagria). Ripe seeds of the stavesacre contain delphinine, are violently emetic and carthartic, and have been used to kill head lice called also staphisagria ... Stephanotis
Woody climbing plants of the genus Stephanotis, especially S. floribunda of Madagascar, cultivated for its showy fragrant white flowers. ... Steppage
Peculiar gait seen in neuritis of the peroneal nerve and in tabes dorsalis; high stepping to allow the drooping foot and toes to clear the ground. ... Stertorous
Harsh snoring or gasping sound. ... Stevia
Plant of the genus Stevia or Piqueria, having white or purplish flowers. ... Stiletto
Small dagger with a slender, tapering blade. Small, sharp-pointed instrument used for making eyelet holes in needlework. ... Stillingia
Genus of widely distributed herbs and shrubs (family Euphorbiaceae). The dried root of a plant of the genus Stillingia (S. sylvatica) was formerly used as a diuretic, and laxative. ... Stings from Nettles, an Inexpensive Remedy for
"Rub the affected parts, if of nettles, with berry juice and let dry. This is what I always do during the berry season." Berry juice is quieting and soothing; it contains tannin. It would be handy to use and is recommended. ... Stings, an Old, Tried Canadian Remedy for
"For the bee sting I put soda on and dampen it with honey." An old-time remedy and seems to do the work. Soda is an antiseptic and cleansing remedy. If no honey at hand, dampen soda with water. ... STINGS, MOTHERS' REMEDIES
1. Leaves of Geranium Good for Bee or Wasp. "Bruise the leaves of geranium and bind on the affected part. This has proved an excellent, though simple remedy." 2. Stings, Simple Remedy for. "Take a dresser key or any with a good sized hole and press o... STOMACH OR GASTRIC HEADACHE
This, as the name indicates, is due to some acute or chronic trouble with the stomach. It is caused by over-loading the stomach, or eating food that does not agree, such as fat meat, gravies, starchy food, warm bread, pastry, etc., or it may be due to ... Stomachic
Relating to the stomach; gastric. Beneficial to digestion. An agent that strengthens the stomach. ... STOMATITIS
Meaning a simple inflammation of the mouth. Mercurius sol. 3X trit. (tablet form). Give one to two every one to three hours, according to the case. ... Strychnine
Extremely poisonous white crystalline alkaloid, C21H22O2N2, derived from nux vomica and related plants, used to poison rodents and topically in medicine as a stimulant for the central nervous system. stupe Hot, wet, medicated cloth used as ... STRYCHNINE. Symptoms
Appear quickly. Terrible convulsions, in paroxysms, devilish grin, the body is curved backward, jaw set. Treatment. Cause vomiting, with warm salt water, warm mustard water, lard, vaselin, etc.; sixty grains of bromide of potash and thirty grains of ... Stye (hordeolum)
Inflamed swelling of a sebaceous gland at the margin of an eyelid. suety Consisting of, or resembling, suet (hard fatty tissues around the kidneys of cattle and sheep, used in cooking and for making tallow.) ... STYE (HORDEOLUM)
This is a swelling beginning in a gland or glands at the edge of the lid and pus forms finally. Causes. Inflammation of the edge of the lid, stomach trouble, run down condition, poorly fitted glasses, when glasses should be worn to relieve the eye st... Stye, Common Tea Leaves for
" After steeping tea gather out a small handful of the steeped leaves, lay them in a cloth as you would any poultice, and apply warm over the stye." It is the tannin in the tea that cures the stye, although clear tannin bought at the drug store does not... SUBINVOLUTION OF THE WOMB
This simply means that the womb, after miscarriage or child-birth, fails to return to its normal size and weight. Causes. This is frequently due to getting up too soon after labor. Symptoms. Menstruation or too much flow of blood (menorrhagia), dull... Sugar Of Lead
lead acetate, a poisonous white crystalline compound, Pb(C2H3O2)2.3H2O, used in hair dyes, waterproofing compounds, and varnishes. ... Sulphonal
Produced by combining mercaptan and acetone; employed as a hypnotic. ... SULPHUR
This is an important constituent in certain native mineral waters. On the bowels it acts as a mild laxative. It is very good in certain skin diseases and for itch in the form of an ointment it is often used. It is useful in chronic acne, and for lice, i... SULPHURIC ACID. Symptoms
The stomach and bowels are irritated and inflamed, the mouth may burn and bleed; swallowing is difficult. "Coffee grounds" vomiting. Pulse feeble, clammy skin. Treatment. Usually the first thing to do is to give an emetic. Send for a doctor and give ... Sulphuric Ether
Ethyl ether; formerly called Naphtha vitrioli (naphtha of vitriol). ... Sumac (sumach)
Shrubs or small trees of the genus Rhus, having compound leaves, clusters of small greenish flowers, and usually red, hairy fruit. Some species, such as the poison ivy and poison oak, cause an acute itching rash on contact. ... Sumbul
Root of a plant of the genus Ferula (F. sumbul); formerly a tonic and antispasmodic. ... Summer Complaint (summer Diarrhea)
Diarrhea of children that in hot weather; often caused by ingestion of food contaminated by microorganisms. ... SUNBURN
When severe, sunburn may present the symptoms of inflammation of the skin. Then there will be redness, swelling and pain followed by deep discoloration of the skin. MOTHERS' REMEDIES for Sunburn. 1. Lemon Juice and Vinegar for. "An application of... SUNBURN
Avoid it when possible. If going on the water, apply magnesia to the face rather thickly. If sunburned, rub the skin with cold cream, leaving it on as long as you can before using water on it. A wash that is good for tan and sunburn requires half an oun... Sundry Causes
Diabetes, melancholy, insanity, old age, paralysis, lead poisoning and some troubles of local origin, like fissure of the rectum, ulceration, stricture and polypus. Symptoms. Headache, inattention to business, loss of memory, melancholy, sallow c... SUNSTROKE. Heat Stroke, Thermic (heat) Fever
This occurs in persons chiefly who, while working very hard are exposed to the sun. Soldiers who are marching with their heavy accoutrements are very liable to be attacked. In large cities the most of the cases are confined to workmen who are much expo... Suppuration
Formation or discharge of pus. Also called pyesis, pyopoiesis, pyosis. ... Suprarenal
Located above the kidney; a suprarenal part, especially an adrenal gland. ... Sweating, to Cause
"Wet flannel cloth in vinegar, lay it on a hot soapstone and wrap in cloth. Take it to bed and you will sweat." This creates a steam and of course will produce sweating very quickly. ... Sweating, to Cause
"Hot cornmeal mush applied as a poultice to parts, will cause sweating." ... Sweet William
Annual, biennial, or perennial herb (Dianthus barbatus), native to Eurasia, widely cultivated as an ornamental for its flat-topped dense clusters of varicolored flowers. ... SYMPATHETIC INFLAMMATION OF THE EYE
(Sympathetic Ophthalmia.)--A condition in which the healthy eye becomes the seat of a destructive inflammation transferred from the other eye which has been the subject of a similar inflammation usually following a perforating injury of the eyeball. Th...