CIRRHOSIS OF THE LIVER--THE SYMPTOMS The symptoms are usually pain in the epigastrium; nausea and sometimes vomiting in the morning; general loss of vitality and ambition; sallow complexion. A dull aching or a throbbing pain is often experienced, followed by a heavy, sluggish feeling, especially on rising in the morning. Alternate constipation and diarrhea, and enlargement of the liver are frequent symptoms. In the atrophic variety, however, the liver shrinks in size. CIRRHOSIS OF THE LIVER--THE TREATMENT The diet should be nutritious, yet simple, so as to put as little labor as possible upon the already impaired digestion. Fats should be restricted, and starchy foods should be closely limited, so as not to set up additional fermentation. A liberal service of plain wheat bran should be taken at least twice a week in order to insure active intestinal peristalsis. All stimulants, narcotics, sweets, condiments and irritating foods of every character should be omitted. The patient should drink copiously of pure water at meals, omitting all other beverages. In cases of Cirrhosis of the Liver: OMIT EAT Acid fruits, except the All legumes citrus fruits Edible succulent plants Condiments Fresh vegetables Fats Green corn Gravies Liberal quantity of wheat Red meats bran Stimulants and narcotics Limited quantity of-- Sweets Apples Oranges White bread Bananas Peaches Grapes Pears Grape fruit Plums Lemons Nuts Potatoes Salads Whole wheat thoroughly cooked Cirrhosis of the liver is always aggravated by the overconsumption of sweets, starches, fats and intoxicating beverages. Sweet and starchy foods should be limited and intoxicants of all kinds should be entirely omitted. An abundance of pure water should be taken at meals. PILES OR HEMORRHOIDS THE CAUSE Piles or hemorrhoids are usually the result of chronic constipation; or, they may occur from violent exercise, or a shock. The straining at stool when constipated has a most potent influence in causing piles, as well as the passage of hard, dry feces. In both of these cases the rectal mucous surfaces are torn loose or detached from the supporting walls, and the cells fill with blood, thereby becoming very greatly distended. PILES OR HEMORRHOIDS--THE SYMPTOMS The first symptoms are usually itching of the mucous membrane of the anus. In the second stage a bloody discharge will appear with the feces, and in the more advanced cases the rectal mucous membrane will protrude. PILES OR HEMORRHOIDS--THE TREATMENT [Sidenote: How to relieve the strain upon the rectal lining]