348 DISEASES OF UNCERTAIN ETIOLOGY 



In diagnosing the condition from epidemic dropsy note : — 

 (i) The Resemblances and (2) The Differences. 



(1) The Resemblances. 



There are epidemics in bolii diseases. 

 The K. J.'s are altered. 



Wet beriberi. General .edema below ihe waist. Patient shows typical facial 

 expression of air hunger. Taken on admission one week before death from heart 

 failure. (By JefTerys.) 



There is a dropsical condition. 

 There is some cardiac disturbance. 

 Some disturbed cutaneous sensation. 

 Some hyperc-esthesia in both. 

 Death with dyspnoea or orlhopnc^a. 



