Notes on rheumatism / by Julius Pollock.

  • Pollock, Julius.
Date:
1878
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Credit: Notes on rheumatism / by Julius Pollock. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    is a matter of some interest, as it occa- sionally gives rise to false alarms.* There is no doubt, however, that a severe strain will give rise to lumbago, but probably only in those who are of a rheumatic dia- thesis. That wet and cold, or cold alone, will produce rheumatism scarcely needs any illustration. It is the most common obvious / cause of the disease, f ^len are more liable to rheumatism than women, probably from being more exposed to the influences that conduce to the disorder. The time of life during which it is most common is that which is called the “ prime,” but it may arise at any time between puberty and old age. * Many years ago the late Mr. Headland was called in to see a young lady, a relative of my own, who was supposed to have some severe inflammation about the abdomen. It turned out, however, that there was no fever, and the pain was in the muscles ; the result of somewhat vigorous exertions in a swing the day before. t Certain atmospheric conditions wiU often aggravate chronic rheumatism, especially the prevalence of dry, cold, east winds—probably by interfering with the action of the skin.