582 x'LAIN FACTS FOR OLD AND YOUNG 



of downward displacement of the pelvic viscera, and 

 of the diseases which naturally grow out of such dis- 

 turbances of the static relations of the organs occupy- 

 ing this portion of the trunk. 



Diseases of Women.— The disorders described in 

 this section are some of the most common to which 

 women are subject, and are all sufficiently serious to 

 demand special attention when recognized. We have 

 not space here to give accurate directions for the re- 

 quired treatment, but think it proper to describe the 

 several maladies named, so as to render women intelli- 

 gent respecting their nature, and thus induce them to 

 take prompt steps to procure proper treatment. In 

 other works published by the author, simple measures 

 of treatment, such as can be used safely and success- 

 fully at home, are carefully and fully described. 



General Suggestions.— We may add, however, the 

 following general suggestions respecting the treatment 

 of those disorders, which are applicable to nearly all 

 forms of diseases peculiar to women: 



Nearly all forms of uterine diseases are accom- 

 panied by more or less congestion of the womb and 

 ovaries. There is pain in the region of the ovaries, 

 across the lower part of the bowels, in the back, or in 

 other parts adjacent to the sexual organs. Leucorrhea 

 is also present in a great majority of cases. For the 

 relief of these various symptoms, there is no one meas- 

 ure so generally applicable and capable of accomplish- 

 ing so much as the hot vaginal douche. This consists 

 of the injection of hot water into the vagina. The 

 water should be as hot as can be borne without dis- 

 comfort, and should be taken in considerable quanti- 

 ties. Not less than one gallon, and generally two or 

 three gallons, should be employed at each application. 



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