330 CIIOLIC, 



a greater or less degree, according to the 

 circumference and extension of the parts, 

 the collection of confined air, and the pro- 

 portional spasm produced by its effects. 



This kind of Cholic comes on suddenly, 

 and may, in general, be readily distinguishr- 

 ed by the rumbling of the imprisoned air 

 through the intestines for vent or discharoe. 

 It is occasioned by hasty and full feeding 

 after long fasting; drinkmg cold water when 

 hot, or in too large quantity ; or when the 

 obstructed perspirable matter is thrown im- 

 mediately upon the bowels by a powerful 

 revulsion, effected in a change from heat to 

 extreme cold, &c. There is no gradual pro- 

 gression in this complaint from slight symp- 

 toms ; its appearance is mostly sudden, and 

 attack violent ; the subject becomes in a 

 greater measure outrageous ; he strikes his 

 belly with his feet, looks w^ildly on either 

 side towards his hind parts, lies down unex- 

 pectedly, and rises as suddenly. When the 

 pain is excruciating, vibrations of the whole 

 frame are perceptible ; to these a palpable 

 moisture or sweat succeed, but not of loni£ 

 duration ; a rigor or shivering frequently 



