Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu], Hawaii) 1844-1864, 1850-11-30

Although / have said above that PhySl-
clans appear to be Of little use when the
symptoms of cholera are fully developed, yet
I am not to be understood as denying that
by attending to the premonitory indications
Of its approach, they may often ward it off
Upon this point and other
measures Of prevention, would refer to the
following precautions against the Cholera,
in IS4S, officially addressed by the Russian
Government, to the country people,:
at has been remarked that just before the
appearance of the cholera in district, the
inhabitants are troubled more than usually
by diarrheas and other complaints, trifling
under ordinary circumstances, but which, IN
the presence Of the epidemic, are apt, if ne
elected to degenerate into real cholera cases.
Il is we'll kaown from the experience obtain
ed in 1890 and 1881 that the cholera is in
itself generally not contagious, but that It
may become so, like some other diseases, IT
many sick are kept crowded together. The
cholera has been found to be most destruc-
tive in villages situated on low and marshy
grounds, or near bOgs and stagnant pools,
and particularly where the inhabitants are
confined within narrow space and live un-
mindful of cleanliness. Ii has been further
observed that those detected in spirits and
easily alarmed are more subject to cholera
than those who live in confidence and are Of
good courage. The preceding remarks hav-
ing been made, the following are the pre-
cautions recommended for observance against
cholera:-To beware Of catching cold, and
particularly to protect the stomach from cold
for which purpose to wear a broad belt OF
cloth or stout flannel upon the skin around
the waist; not to lie upon the bare ground,
nor to sleep at night in the open air. After
sleep or hard labor, when in persPiration,
to drink no water or other beverage cold; to
drink no acid beverage, and never much at
a draueht; to beware Of all things Of intoxi-
cation; to use light food, and moderately; to
eat no bread insufficiently baked, no crude
vegetables, no unripe fruits, nor meat or fish
not perfectly fresh. and to abstain from salt
ed meats and picked fish that provoke thirst; |;
to keep the person and the dwelling clean,
and to allow of no sinks close to the house; /;
to admit no poultry or animals within the
house, and to keep it airy by ventilat'on-
Where there are sick, let not the place be
crowded. Notwithstanding tn rest precau-
tons, the cholera may at times Oreak out
The following are its symptoms, and the
treatment to be pursued with perseverance,
and con6dence:-A person Ia good health
may be- suddenly attacked by cholera. at
first sickness, the eye-sight dimmed, then,
after silver and rumbIing in the bowels,
vomiiing and purging, with acute pains be-
low the breast, under the ribs, and on the
left side, attended by quenchless thirst. II
the patient be not quickly succored, cramps
ensue in the legs and arms, which become
of icy coldness; extreme weakness comes
on, and deadly paleness; the whole body
becomes cold, then hiccough, and other
signs Of approaching death. On the appear.
ance of the first symptoms, let medical aid
be Immediately called; but if that cannot be
obtained, the treatment necessary is as fol-
lows:-I. Let the patient be warmly cover
ed.-2. Let his whole body be well rubbed
with warm vinegar or brandy; likewise his
hands and feet and pit of the stomach with
clear tar, or, il none can be had, with strong
brandy.-S. Let the patient take in frequent
aud small quantities, warm and light IN
fusion of mint, or Of the essence Of mint, one
or two drops at time, with sugar.. II
there be no abatement Of pain or vomiting.
blister Of mustard should be applied to the
nit of the stomach.-5. Ifall the same symP.
toms still continue and the patient be Of .
strong constitution, then apply leeches, te
the same place, twelve to twenty for an adult
and for children six or ten; but if of weat
constitution, let no leeches be used without