Observations on the properties of the air-pump vapour-bath, in the cure of gout, rheumatism, palsy, etc. With occasional remarks on the efficacy of galvanism, in disorders of the stomach, liver, and bowels, with some new and remarkable cases / by M. La Beaume.

Date:
1818
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Credit: Observations on the properties of the air-pump vapour-bath, in the cure of gout, rheumatism, palsy, etc. With occasional remarks on the efficacy of galvanism, in disorders of the stomach, liver, and bowels, with some new and remarkable cases / by M. La Beaume. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    has been attempted in the preceding pages, on a plan eminently useful; though by no means en- tirely new; except in what regards the compre- hensive extent and scientific combination, which, 1 may venture to say, has now been given to it* W hoever reflects on the manner in which the circulation of the system is carried on, cannot fail to be struck with the superiority which this treatement in many diseases must possess; and wonder that a mode of application so useful should not sooner have been invented ; especially considering our long acquaintance with the cupping-glass. In a state of health, the internal and external systems of vessels may be consi- dered as preserving a proper equilibrium. This, however, is always exposed to be changed by the action of external causes on the surface. The effect of this alteration is, as we formerly obser- ved, to produce obstructions, the most common consequence of which is simple inflammation, occasioning a tense, painful swelling of the affec- ted parts; with increased heat and all the com- mon symptoms of inflammatory fever. Should one of t lie large joints be attacked, we are pre- sented with an object of attention, the more interesting on account of the complicated struc- ture of the part, and the mischief, which inflam- mation, if suffered to continue any length of time, generally induces on such a part. From w hatever cause the affection may have arisen, and however simple and unmixed at first, if not soon