In that form of incomplete constipation in which we stated that there was a layer of hard, impacted feces covering the bowel wall, a special method of treatment is necessary. In these cases nothing will succeed as satisfactorily as very hot, high rectal injections. The object of course is to rid the bowel of the old, hard, dry mass, which has collected there, before we can hope to get the bowel into condition to perform its own work. It is almost incredible that the human bowel can hold so much old dried-out, nasty stuff as is stored up in these constipated bowels. Hot salt water, as hot as can be tolerated, two or three quarts at a time, is the correct way to dislodge this mass. It will not be done at once; it frequently takes two or three weeks before the bowel is fairly clean. The irrigations should be given every second night until the bowel is clean. The method of giving these washings is fully described on page 312. While these irrigations are being given the patient should take olive oil by the mouth, one tablespoonful after each meal. The proper food, open-air exercise, sanitary living, plenty of water, and regular attention to the bowel movements will in the end cure the affliction.