The effects of the suppurative action upon the constitution, may be divided into those which are dependent upon the formation of the action, such as coldness, listlessness, &c. which are common to all new actions; and those which are peculiar to the action when fully formed. The first set requires no particular treatment, with an immediate reference to their removal; but their presence indicates the necessity of changing our method of cure, if we have not already done so. In conjunction with proper local applications, we must give light nourishing diet, with or without wine, according to the extent of the action and the weakness of the patient. Rest, and general warmth, are also necessary; but the heat ought not to be carried so far as to produce any considerable sensation, or sweating. Diaphoretics have been recommended[41]; but there does not appear to be any necessity for their exhibition; because the cold, and other symptoms which we intend to relieve, depend upon the state of the local action, and are only to be removed by fully forming this action. Heat will not cure this coldness, or shivering, when the action which causes it is extensive; but, on the contrary, will frequently increase it, by accelerating the formative process. The immediate effects, then, or the primary symptoms of suppuration, require no particular treatment, with a view to their own removal, but are to be attended to as marks which point out the necessity of a change of treatment, with a view to keep up the action which induces them, and to prevent it from producing bad consequences afterwards to the constitution. Sometimes, indeed, in delicate people, suppuration at this period produces hysterical symptoms, such as languor, flatulence, or sometimes starting, tremors, and hysteric paroxysms, more or less distinct. The slighter affections of this kind may be frequently removed by a little warm wine and water; the more severe, by anodynes, conjoined with aromatic waters. [41] Mr. Hunter supposes that these are useful, “because they endeavour to keep up an universal harmony, by putting the skin in good humour, which quiets every sympathising part, and by counteracting the effects of irritability.” P. 381.