A simple explanation of cholera : and a rational mode of treating it / by Yod.

  • Yod.
Date:
1866
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    still weak and preternaturally sensitive stomach, and gradually get up to solids. I thoroughly believe that the instructions here laid down comprehend the main principles of sound rational scientific treatment. A great number of empirical modes, not founded upon rationality, have been ex- tensively patronized—tried in the balance and found wanting. That now for the first time propounded has the merit of originality, and looks likely to meet the case. At least let us give it the same fair play that has been awarded to its now defunct predecessors. I do not say that they must and will, without any deviation, suit the peculiarities of each individual case. The modifying of any prescribed course, must, of necessity, be the exclusive province of the practitioner in attendance. He alone can make the treatment dovetail in with the requirements of each case. Can anything prophylactic be accomplished ? Yes ; we may clean out our dustbins, and our stores of all kinds; we may flood our drains* and water-closets frequently ; we may examine and purify our cisterns, we may remove from the neighbourhood of our dwell- ings all dung-heaps and stagnant water; we may banish our pig-sties and our rabbit-hutches to a distance more in accordance with sanitary laws ; we may purify our stables; we may scrub our floors; we may white- wash our ceilings ; we may tear down our wall-paper. * I have just been informed that the Cut that extends from Limehouse-through Bromley to Bow, E., is, in consequence of the making of the great sewers, the common receptacle for the whole of the sewage of that densely-populated neighboirrhood. My hair stands on end at the revelation. Is it possible that East London consents to poison itself and its Western neighbours in such a manner ? I trust my information is incorrect.