A Treatise on the Eclectic Southern Practice of Medicine Page: 333 of 724
720 p. ; 24 cm.View a full description of this book.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
of rhubarb and magnesia, with a small portion of mor-
phine, will give speedy relief.
Flatulent Colic frequently arises from obstructed per-
spiration, but most commonly from vegetables, which,
from indigestion ferment.
Treatmcnt.-Hot brandy sling, strongly impregnated
with any of the aromatic substances, generally gives
relief. I frequently use raw brandy and camphor. You
will meet cases, however, where this will fail; you will
then apply warm fonmentations to the abdomen, and
give either of the following, viz:
Wormwood, tansy, centaury, bog bean, equal parts;
pure brandy, one hundred and fifty parts, and carbonate
of potash one part; digest and filter. Give one or two
drachins, according to circumstances. Or, give Dewees'
Carminative-4. Carbonate of magnesia, ass.; tincture
of assafcetidac, 5i.; tincture opium, 5ss.; sugar, 3i.;
water, 5i. This can be given to an adult for a dose, but
to infants, fifteen or twenty drops at a time.
Frequently, friction over the region of the navel, has
a tendency to cause the gas to escape. The tinctures
of the berries of the Southern prickly ash has been
advantageous in violent colic.
lHunn's drops are valuable in colic. (See Diarrlhcea.)
Bilious Colic is generally the result of long continued
constipation, and this, in my opinion, is the result of
torpidity of the liver, it not secreting bile in sufficient
quantities, which is the natural stimulus for the healthy
action of the intestines. Constipation, or its opposite,
frequently ensues; some contend, however, that it is
from a redundancy of bile. I am strengthened in my
opinion, from the fact that it is generally extremely333
COLIC.
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This book can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Book.
Massie, J. Cam. A Treatise on the Eclectic Southern Practice of Medicine, book, 1854; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth143817/m1/333/: accessed May 7, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries.