A practical treatise on various diseases of the abdominal visceria [sic] / by Christopher Robert Pemberton, M.D. F.R.S.

  • Pemberton, Christopher Robert, 1765-1822.
Date:
1814
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Credit: A practical treatise on various diseases of the abdominal visceria [sic] / by Christopher Robert Pemberton, M.D. F.R.S. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    [74] though this may be hastened by mercurial friction upon the abdomen, and by the use of purgatives. It sometimes happens, that there is a great degree of tenderness produc- ed by an enlarged Spleen about the articulation of the false ribs to the spine: this will be removed by either cupping or leeches. Small doses of Calomel in union with the Succus spissatus Cicutse, answer the double intention of allaying the irritation of the sto- mach, which frequently attends this disease, as well as of promoting absorption: the fol- lowing pill therefore may be ordered ; 1$, Calomelanos gr. ss. Succ. spissat. Cicufce gr. iv. Contunde simul, et fiat pilula bis vel ter die sumenda. The patient should persevere in the mer- curial course till the mouth is slightly affec- ted, and then it should be gradually laid aside. Milk, gruel, and a small quantity of animal broth should be the diet of the patient.