The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX. No. 1028, September 9, 1899Various
General
The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX. No. 1028, September 9, 1899
Various
Children's literature -- Periodicals
A CONSTANT SUFFERER.—The liver is a most unfortunate organ, since it
has to bear the brunt not only of special diseases of its own, but
also of many of the morbid conditions of the stomach and bowels below,
and of the heart and lungs above. But this is not all. The liver
has to suffer for every indiscretion in diet—a most formidable form
of slavery—and over and above this, it is held responsible for many
complaints with which it has nothing to do. If you eat too much, too
rich food, too often, or too indigestible food, the liver must suffer.
The signs of “liver complaint” are a feeling of oppression in the right
side of the abdomen; a yellowish tinge of the skin; headache; weariness
and disinclination for work or exertion of any kind; sleeplessness and
nightmares; constipation, usually, and general debility. The cause
is almost invariably overeating or overdrinking, combined with a
sedentary occupation. But it may be due to other more serious causes.
The treatment is suggested by the cause—extra exercise, little to eat,
and still less to drink. There is one drug which is of immense value
in this condition, namely, calomel. Two grains of calomel with twenty
grains of bicarbonate of soda, and one day’s absolute fasting, will
usually cure an attack of “liver.” Abstemious living will prevent the
attacks from recurring.
CONSTANT READER.—Your friend had far better see her own doctor. It
would be a waste of time to discuss all the possible things from which
she may be suffering, and you tell us nothing which could lead us to a
correct view of her illness.
ANXIOUS ONE.—Your condition is connected with a feeble circulation.
Plenty of digestible food, warm clothing, and plenty of exercise, will
do you more good than any local application; but the ichthiol ointment
_may_ do something for you.
MISCELLANEOUS.
AN ANXIOUS SISTER.—The salary of a London female sanitary inspector is
from £80 to £150 per annum. In the provinces it is rather less, being
from £52 to £80; in Scotland £52. An excellent position for both males
and females.
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