DISEASES PECULIAE TO MEN 656 a 



through extension of the disease into the deeper portions of 

 the urethra, and the Avhole organ becomes swollen and 

 tender, the discharge thick and green, and the passage of 

 urine occasions a severe scalding sensation. Violent erec- 

 tions are frequently experienced, as is also chordee, a con- 

 dition in which the organ is drawn into the shape of a bow 

 during erections, a very painful and distressing condition. 



In simple cases which pursue a natural course, the inflam- 

 mation subsides after one to six weeks ; but in many cases it 

 will continue indefinitely, if not properly treated, in the 

 form of gleet, which sometimes lasts for years. In this form 

 of the disease, the discharge may be so slight as to be readily 

 overlooked, but may be detected by pressing the urethra 

 from behind forward. By this means a few drops of milky 

 discharge can be squeezed out at the orifice of the urethra. 



One of the most serious and frequent results of this dis- 

 ease is stricture, the extent of which may vary from the 

 very slightest degree of obstruction to complete closure of 

 the canal. The possible consequences of a stricture are the 

 very worst imaginable ; and a person who has acquired this 

 unfortunate condition is certain to be subjected to many in- 

 conveniences, and may be compelled to endure great suffer- 

 ing therefrom. 



Treatment. — When taken quickly in hand by a thoroughly 

 competent physician this disease may usually be readily and 

 completely cured. Unfortunately, the patient usually tries 

 to cure himself, or resorts to some advertising specialist who 

 generally does irreparable damage by harsh or inefficient 

 methods. The best remedies known are rest in bed and ap- 

 plication of silver of suitable strength. A one-per-cent solu- 

 tion of nitrate of silver or a twenty-five-per-cent solution of 

 argyrol applied several times a day are most effective reme- 

 dies in acute gonorrhea. 



In chronic gonorrhea much stronger solutions must be 

 used. Successful treatment of this condition requires the 

 highest skill of the expert specialist. 



If one eye becomes affected, the other eye should be at 

 once protected by a "Buller's shield." 



