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first be excised, and theu cauterized or dressed with a very 

 strong solution of permanganate of potassium or perchloride 

 of mercury, or some other powerful antiseptic. 



Renal Calculi. 



Diluted hydrochloric acid may sometimes be useful in 

 small doses. Sometimes calculi become impacted in the 

 ureters, and cause degeneration of the kidney and suppura- 

 tion. The passage of them causes excruciating pain, for 

 which give opium. 



Reproductory Organs : Acute Metritis. 



Wash out the uterus with diluted Condy's fluid. Give 

 alcohol and other stimulants. If the temperature be high, 

 give salicylate of sodium or quinine, and apply hot fomenta- 

 tions to the abdominal walls. If there be much pain 

 opium is necessary. 



Reproductory Organs : Parturient Fever. 



A mild oleaginous purgative should be given and followed 

 by draughts containing liq. amm. acet., nitric ether, and 

 salicylate of sodium. 



Retention of the Placental Membranes. 



These may be removed mechanically, if possible, and 

 ergot of rye given internally. 



Retention of the Urine. 



Ketention is caused by spasm of the neck of the bladder 

 in colic. It is common in cases of paraplegia, enlarged 

 prostate, urinary or urethral calculi, and cancer of the penis, 

 obstruction at the opening of the urethra, prolapse of the 

 uterus or vagina, or by accumulation of faeces in the rectum, 

 or of dirt in the sheath, or by over-distension of the bladder 



