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able to the abdominal region (renal colic), together 

 with the general signs of ill-health, and albumen 

 in the urine, are the principal features present in 

 kidney affections. In addition there may be pain 

 across the loins, suppression of the urinary secretion, 

 and in some instances a urinous odour from the skin, 

 though the latter is exceptional. 



Treatment. — The treatment comprises hot fomen- 

 tations to the loins, and the administration of bella- 

 donna, hyoscyamus or opium internally, but cases 

 of this nature certainly require skilled assistance. 



