Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1848 edition. Excerpt: ... lead encephalopathy, it is very difficult to introduce vomi-purgatives into the stomach of the patient. Yet an endeavor should be made to conquer this difficulty; if it does not succeed, the remedies must be administered in clysters, or by the endermic method. REGIMEN. It is necessary, in the treatment of lead colic, even after the great pains have ceased, to insist for one or more days on the use of active remedies; it is the best way to prevent relapses. If slight uneasiness in the abdomen continues for some days, especially after the disappearance of violent pain, it is again necessary to use energetic treatment. Severe diet should be prescribed during the whole course of the treatment; it is necessary to wait till the pain has completely ceased, before giving food. Tanquerel has seen the symptoms return with their first intensity, when food was given before the cessation of pain. A very small quantity of nourishment should be given at first, which may be increased daily. It is necessary whilst the disease lasts, and even during convalescence, for the workman to be removed from the workshop, where colic was contracted. Some days after the cure should be passed without working, so that strength may be regained, before there is contact with lead. END OF PART FIRST. PART SECOND, LEAD ARTHBALGY. CHAPTER I. DEFINITION AND SYNONYMES. The term Arthralgy is derived from two Greek words, one of which signifies pain, and the other means sometimes articulation, and sometimes member. The name Lead Arthralgy is given to an affection of a neuralgic nature, produced by lead preparations. The following are its principal characteristics: Lively pain in the limbs, without redness or swelling, not precisely following the track of the nervous cords, ..
