~Convalescent Diet.~--The diets recommended for use during convalescence from other intestinal disorders may serve here, reducing, however, the allowance of meat, since meat proteins are particularly susceptible to attacks of putrefactive bacteria. ~Dietary Precautions.~--After the body has returned to its normal state, the patient must keep in mind the danger arising from constipation and intestinal putrefaction. The following menu is given as a guide to aid the individual in selecting a diet which will in a measure assist in preventing future attacks of intestinal putrefaction and auto-intoxication: 7 A.M. 1 glass of water with orange or lime juice. BREAKFAST 8 A.M. Stewed prunes or figs. Cereal and cream. Buttered toast. Crisp bacon. Coffee. LUNCHEON Vegetable or tomato soup. Green vegetables such as cauliflower, greens, or tomatoes; or Baked dishes such as macaroni and cheese, scalloped macaroni and tomatoes; or Baked potatoes, or potatoes _au gratin_, or stuffed tomatoes with rice. Stewed fruit or fruit jelly. Sponge cake with simple sauce. Junket. Toasted crackers or bread. DINNER Milk soup. Cream of spinach, celery, peas, or tomatoes. Baked eggs, cheese souffle or nut loaf. Tender green peas, cauliflower, spinach, boiled or creamed potatoes, well-boiled rice. Fruit, vegetable, tomato, or cheese salad. Simple dessert, such as cottage pudding with simple sauce, fruit pudding, prune whip, or frozen desserts; ice cream or water ices; or Cheese and crackers. Coffee. SUMMARY DIARRHEA ~Character.~--Acute or chronic, accompanying many pathological conditions, especially in children in whom diarrhea in any form must be given immediate attention. ~Causes.~--Errors in diet, polluted water or milk, ptomaines, bad hygiene, and certain drugs. ~Bowels.~--The stools vary in number from three to twelve a day. They may be greenish yellow in color, containing mucus and particles of undigested food and, in prolonged cases, blood. ~Treatment.~--Rest in bed and total abstinence from food for from twenty-four to forty-eight hours. Salines are usually given by mouth or by rectum, but this is left to the discretion of the physician. Very little water is given by mouth during the period of total abstinence. Thirst is relieved by bits of ice, and enemas are given if necessary. ~Administration of Diet.~--When acute symptoms have disappeared and the stools are becoming more normal in character and number, a fluid diet of from four to six ounces is administered every three or four hours or oftener if patient is very weak. Brandy may likewise be given in cases in which exhaustion is marked.