108 DISEASES OF TBE GENITAZ ORGANS. 



the trouble. Previous to making the attempt the protruded parts should 

 be thoroughly cleansed, dried and oiled. After their return, vaginal injec- 

 tions may be used ol, a solution made by adding one drachm of tannin to 

 a quai-t of water. 



Constipation should be guarded against, as straining induces the pro- 

 lapse. The diet should be mild, nnstimulating and digestible. 



Tonic remedies are indicated to tone up the general system. The follow- 

 ing may be wisely given. — 



R Pulv. Perrl gr.xx 



Ext. Nucis VomlosB gr.v 

 Ext. GentiansB Sss 



Ext. Conii 3sa 



Ft. PH. No. XXX. Sig. One three timeo daily. 



If the means advised prove insufficient after a fair trial, a surgeon should 

 be consulted and the treatment intrusted to him. 



. POZYS^I OF THE YAGIJ^a. 



Polypi is a word employed to signify any sort of tumor having a neoli 

 or stem and growing out from a surface. 



The most frequent seat of polypi is the mucous membrane ; attached to 

 the vaginal walls they are occasionally met with. Polypi in this situation 

 usually form deep within the passage and are attached by a narrow pedi- 

 cle. Their presence is rarely suspected until they appear in the orifice of 

 the vagina. They are then the cause of considerable discomfort, and give 

 rise to an irritating discharge. Even when of moderate size their presence 

 is disturbing; as they enlarge they expand the vagina and compress the 

 neighboring organs, causing urinary derangements, and may interfere 

 with the movements of the bowels. 



Vaginal polypi are pear shaped, smooth, shining, of considerable con- 

 ' sistency, and devoid of sensation. Their attachment by a neck will ex- 

 clude all dpilbte as to diagnosis. 



Treatment. —Their treatment requires an operation. Although their 

 removal is genera*lly easy it would be advisable to Intrust it to a surgeon 

 ,'who\will doubtless resort to ligation. 



