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disturbance of the system. This is not so much the 

 case in the muscular form. The treatment consists of 

 frequent hot fomentations, after which the part should 

 be thoroughly dried and well rubbed with a strong 

 liniment. Flannel bandages on the limbs and extra 

 warm clothing on the body are essential. One ounce 

 of bicarbonate of soda daily, and an ounce of nitre in 

 the night mash, the usual laxative diet, and good 

 nursing will usually prove effective. 



