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whether or not treatment with allantoin furnishes any substantial 
advantages as a temporary measure over the symptomatic treat- 
ment of acute beriberi commonly in use. 
The following two cases were treated and observed by Dr. 
José Bantug, of Malolos: 
CASE 6 
Symptoms before the treatment.—The patient was anemic, with frequent 
attacks of palpitation and pain in the precardial region; oppression of the 
chest at times, slight atrophy of the body musculature, formication with 
slight oedema of the legs; pulse strong and rapid, but regular in rhythm, 
second pulmonic sound accentuated and the heart slightly enlarged. 
After using the allantoin preparation for about a week, the patient was 
relieved of most of her complaints so much so that further treatment 
was discontinued. 
She is at present attending to her household duties without experiencing 
the least inconvenience, and all the symptoms have disappeared. She is 
still slightly thin, but beginning to pick up now. 
CASE 7 
A man, 21 years old; family and personal history, negative. 
Present illness—About four months ago the patient felt pain and un- 
easiness in the stomach whenever empty. The pain was relieved on taking 
food. This pain and distress in the stomach continued daily for the first 
two and one-half months. One and a half months ago the patient noticed 
that his abdomen was getting large and his lower extremities were getting 
swollen. The feet were heavy, and when at home the patient preferred 
to have them elevated. The lower limbs, sometimes benumbed, are easily 
fatigued on slight exertion, with profuse clammy sweats. Palpitation is 
frequent, and without external cause. 
June 16.—First examination: Head and neck, negative; chest, coughs 
a little; lungs, negative; heart, slightly enlarged toward the left; abdomen, 
large; upper extremities, negative; lower extremities, legs slightly pit on 
pressure; knee jerks present, but lessened. 
Five doses of 0.1 gram allantoin were administered. 
June 17.—Stomach feels lighter after meals; pain in the chest; allantoin, 
6 doses. 
June 22.—No change, except that stomach is better; allantoin, 6 doses. 
June 23.—Allantoin, 3 doses. Palpitation less frequent and with less 
force. 
June 29.—Feels well; sweating profuse as formerly. 
July 18.—Still with slight palpitation and profuse sweating. 
Result of treatment: markedly improved. 
Case 8 was treated and observed by Dr. Canuto Reyes. 
CASE § 
A woman, aged 383 years, who had given birth to a child nine days 
previously, was attacked on July 21 with severe pain and numbness in the 
extremities, and pain and oppression in the chest. When seen the following 
day, there was marked general cedema, which was especially apparent in 
the face. The pulse was rapid, and the heart presented palpitations and 
