The application of electricity as a therapeutic agent / by J.H. Rae.

  • Rae, J. H.
Date:
1877
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Credit: The application of electricity as a therapeutic agent / by J.H. Rae. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    When the discharge is excoriating, with fetid smell, ac- companied by an itching of the parts, Sulphur, one pellet each day. If the patient has cramping, bearing down, or spreading pains, with rush of blood to the head, Belladonna, one pellet each day. Pulsatilla may be used occasionally with great benefit. The diet should be free and generous. . Broiled and roast meats, rare, of all kinds except pork; all kinds of vegeta- bles and fruit; black or Japan teas; pure milk and eggs. Pastry and rich high-seasoned food should be steadily avoided. Moderate exercise in the open air, pleasant so- ciety, occasional visits to friends and places of amusement, and plenty of sun. PROLAPSUS UTERI. Falling of the Womb. When this exists in reality and not in fancy, the first thing is to have it replaced, and then supported by such mechanical means as may suggest themselves. electrical treatment. Superinduced Current. Place the negative electrode on the spine between the shoulders; take the positive in the left hand, manipulate, pressing up, over the abdomen, following from middle of