28 On the Mineral Waters near Landour. 



advantage. This course is only open to officers ; and under 

 ordinary circumstances, the long sea-voyage to Europe is pre- 

 ferable. 



In many of the cases from Sukkur and Kurnaul, the 

 spleen extended below the umbilicus. In all cases, in which 

 there was extensive enlargement, even though it disappeared, 

 a residence at the depot during the cold season, was advisable, 

 to confirm the cure. It is a local indication of a constitu- 

 tional disease. It varies much, and rapidly ; and is not at 

 all times perceptible, but when found, it generally indicates 

 years of precarious and uncomfortable existence. 



The chalybeate water proved an invaluable auxiliary in 

 renovating the shattered constitution, in reducing the spleen 

 and preventing return of ague, in removing the ex- sanguine 

 appearance and restoring the strength and spirits. The 

 addition of sulphate of magnesia, was useful in some cases, 

 in keeping the bowels freely open. In cases where the liver 

 was affected, or mercury had been used, the Harrowgate water 

 was beneficial. Fruit and green vegetables were relished, 

 and they formed an important part of the diet. 



Fever with dysentery. — The climate is favourable to these 

 cases, particularly in children, who suffer much in the plains 

 during dentition. In the extremely emaciated cases, the 

 mortality is great within a few days of their arrival. The 

 termination appears to be accelerated. A certain degree of 

 strength is requisite to induce reaction, from the primary de- 

 pressing influence of the cold. 



Preliminary hospital treatment was generally required, till 

 the ulceration in the colon had assumed a healthy or chro- 

 nic form ; at which stage, the Chalybeate proved very bene- 

 ficial in completing the cure, preventing relapse, and re- 

 establishing health. 



Diseases of the head. — Except in cases of functional de- 

 rangement, Landour is unfavourable from its elevation, to 

 diseases of this class. 



