Synopsis of Lectures on Obstetrics (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1913 edition. Excerpt: ...Treatment, calcium cl, lorid. Varices.--Legs, vulva, etc. Danger from rupture. Treatment, rest, bandage, collodion dressing. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. Pulmonary Tuberculosis.--Frequency, few statistics, one in eighty. Effect on pregnancy, sometimes but rarely causes abortion. Effect of pregnancy generally increases disease, but occasionally nutrition is improved and the process checked to increase in the puerperium. prognosis bad, tubercular infection of child ( T). Management.--Good feeding, fresh air and avoidance of fatigue, the chief factors in the proper management of all cases of tuberculosis are also of chief importance here. Sanitarium care desirable in the majority of cases. Question of marriage, pregnancy, lactation. DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. Dental Caries.--Fear of dental work common. Teeth should be put in good condition early in pregnancy, temporary work if necessary. Indigestion.--Sour stomach common, soda, diet. Constipation.--Treatment, fruit, enemas, cascara sagrada. calomel. SKIN DISEASES. Pigmentation.--Location especially on face, no treatment. Pruritus and Pruritus Vulvae.--Treatment, diet, salves. I URINARY SYSTEM. Bright's Disease.--Serious, question of marriage, pregnancy and nursing. Frequent abortion. Management.--Control patient, diet, exercise, clothing. Induction of abortion and labor. Pyelonephritis.--Frequency. Cause.--C. B. infection, ascending, by penetration of intestine and ureter. Symptoms.--Sometimes absent, fever, chill, cystitis, tenderness, swelling. Treatment.--Watch, position, drugs, operation (?). NERVOUS SYSTEM. Neuralgia.--Sciatica most common (cramps). Neuritis.--Toxic origin. INFECTIOUS AND CONTAGIOUS DISEASES. Acute General Infections.--Small-pox, measles, scarlet fever, cholera, typhoid fever, influenza, ...