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_. touch. Oneofthe most certain signs of this disease is the sense of 
pain which the patient feels upon taking any kind of food. or drink, 
_ especially, ifit be-either too hot or cold.. vi + ae 
When the patient vomits every thing he eats. or drinks, is extreme- . 
ly restless, has a hiccup, with an intermitting pulse, and frequent 
fainting fits, the danger is very great. —_ ( Jaoere! 
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__ +» Curs.—All acrimonious or heating things are to be avoided; as 
also, wines, spirits, &¢. The inclination to vomit may induce the 
attendant to suppose a vomit necessary; but it is almost certain 
death. The food and drink should be light. gruel, simple toast 
Water, and such like; clear whey, barley water, or decoctions of emol- 
lient, mucilaginous vegetables, as comfrey, slippery elm, linseed, 
uorice, marsh-mallows, sarsaparilla, &c. redial 
_, -Let.the “ anodyne, wash’ be freely applied over the region of the 
stomach, and cloths wet with it andlaid on. This must not be neg- 
= Fora medical drink, the cold infusion of clivers is second to 
‘none. Let it be drank freely. Bleeding may sometimes be bene- 
_ figial... Mild clysters may be given. The feet and legs ought fre- 
: quently to be bathed in warm water, and hot bricks, or poultices 
applied to the soles of the feet. The warm bath will be of service. 
In this and all other inflammations of the bowels, a large blisters 
applied over the part affected, is one of our best remedies. 
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~ INFLAMMATION OF THE INTESTINES. 
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