A text-book on hygiene and pediatrics from a chiropractic standpointCraven, J. H. (John Henry)
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A text-book on hygiene and pediatrics from a chiropractic standpoint
Craven, J. H. (John Henry)
Children -- Diseases; Chiropractic; Sanitation
Inanition is really malnutrition in the young infant due to a lack of
assimilation of nutrition. The major adjustment is C.P. or S.P. and
K.P. In some cases Li.P. may be involved, while in others Spl.P. may
enter into the combination.
MARASMUS
This condition is also called infantile atrophy and simple wasting.
It is not very common and is usually found in institutions for
infants. It affects infants who are unusually weak. It is said
to result largely from improper food and feeding and also it is
influenced by the surroundings. In these cases the methods of
feeding and the character of food should be carefully investigated.
If these are found satisfactory it will then be obvious that the
food is not being properly digested. This calls for a careful
analysis and adjusting of the child. In these cases the food can
not be assimilated because it is not properly digested. There is
a progressive and persistent loss in weight. The body temperature
becomes subnormal, the lung expansion imperfect, emaciation very
marked, the skin deeply wrinkled and the face and arms take on a
very old appearance. The eyes appear very large, the temples and
fontanels are sunken, and the abdomen becomes very prominent. The
child is very susceptible to all forms of incoördinations and because
of the extreme weakness may succumb quickly to any acute dis-ease.
In some cases after the emaciation has become very marked there may
be an unusual and sudden gain in weight due to a general edema. This
condition may increase until all the tissues of the body become
extremely water-logged. The large cavities, however, are very seldom
affected. Infants under seven or eight months of age are likely to be
affected by this edema.
Major Adjustment
These cases call for a combination major which consists of S.P. and
K.P. and an Up.L.P. Excellent results will be attained in these
cases if adjustments are given early enough in the stage of the
incoördination. The patient is never too weak to be adjusted.
SCURVY
Scurvy is a condition resulting from faulty nutrition. It is
characterized by a swelling of the joints, sometimes pseudoparalysis
of the lower extremities and a spongy condition of the gums which
have a tendency to bleed. There may be cachexia and anemia. This
condition is supposed to result from a continuous diet lacking in the
vitamin C.
Symptoms
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