A short domestic treatise on the homoeopathic treatment of the diseases of females and children / by Walter Williamson.

  • Williamson, Walter, 1811-1870.
Date:
1848
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Credit: A short domestic treatise on the homoeopathic treatment of the diseases of females and children / by Walter Williamson. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    responds most accurately with the whole group of symptoms, is always the most appropriate one. MENSTRUATION TOO COPIOUS. Bell., when the catamenia are too copious, and return too soon, with violent pressure downwards, as if something would escape, accompanied with pain in the small of the back; where the immoderate flow has been caused by exertion, or lifting something during the period. Arn. also, may be given when that is the cause. For other symptoms of Bell, see whats isaid under it when the menses return too soon. Calc. carb., after other remedies apparently well adapted to the case have been given without effect, give Calc. carb. for two mornings in succession at the next period. See some of the symptoms of this remedy unter Menstruation too soon. Cham., will prove beneficial if the discharge is dark and clotted; flowing at intervals, accompanied by pain, and dull griping, which passes from the small of the back towards the abdomen; to which symptoms may be added, thirst, coldness of the extremities, and, fainting. Chin., sailowness; general weakness with great tendency to perspire; dulness; swelling of the lower extremities; con- fusion of the head with buzzing in the ears; faintness; the discharge may be either watery, or coagulated, gushing out at intervals, accompanied with cramplike pains in the lower part of the abdomen. Ipec. where the discharge is profuse and continued; at- tended with paleness, thirst, and constant desire to lie down, with great prostration. JSux vom., when menstruation is too copious and returns before the twenty eighth day; when it lasts longer than four days, stops and returns. In such cases allow no coffee, wine, cider or brandy; no mince pies, or any thing stimulating for several months. 2