Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-13
M DICAL.
THE KIDNEYS.

II ilE hlDNE i . AM Il wv in N MBEk,
l. situated at the upper part of the l0in, sur
rounded by fat and consisting of three parts,
viz: The Anterior. and the Interior,th Exterior.
The anterior absoTbs. Interior consists of
tissues or veins, which serve as deposit for the
urine and convey it to the exterior The exte-
rior is conductor also, terminating in n single
tube and called the ureter. The ureters are
connected with the bladder.
The bladder is composed ofvarious coverings
or tissues, divided into parts, viz: the Upper,
the Lower, the Nervous, and the Mucous. The
upper expels. the lower retains. Many have a
desire to irinate without the ability, Others uri-
nate without the ability to retain. This fire.
quently occurs in children.
To cure these affections we must bring into
action the muscles, which are engaged in their
various functions. If they are neglected, Gra-
vel or Dropsy may ensue.
The reader must also be made aware, that
how ever slight may be the attack, it is surelto
affect his bodily health and mental powers: as
our flesh and blood are supported from these
sources
G0UT. OR RHEUMATISM.
Pain occurring in the loins is Indicative of the
above diseases. They occur in persons dis
posed to acid stomach and chalky concrctions
THE GRAVEL.
The gravel onsues from neglect or Improper
treatment of the kidneys. These organs being
weak, the water is not expelled from the blad.
der, but allowed to remain: it becomes fcverish
and sediment forms. II is from this deposit
that the stone is formed and gravel ensrcs.
DR0PSY
is a collection of water in some parts of the
body. and bears different names. according TO
the plrts affected, viz: when generally ditfused
over the body, it is called Anasarca: when of
the abdomen. Ascites; when Of the chest,
Hydrothorax. 1r
TREATMENT.
Helmbold's highly concentrated compound
Extract Buchu IS decidedly one OF the best
remedies for diseases Of the bladder. kidneys.
gravel dropsical swellings, rheumatism, and
equity affections. Under this head we have ar
ing water, scanty secretion or small and FREE
quent discharges of water. Strangury or stop
ping Of water. Hermaturia or bloody urine,
Gout and Rheumatism of the kidneys without
any change in quality, but increase of color or
dark water. 1t was always highly recommended
by the late DIR. Physick. in these affections.
This medicine increases the power of diges-
ton and excites the abs0rbents into healthy ex-
ercise by which the watery or calcareous de-
positions and all unnatural engagements. as
well as pain and inflammation. are reduced. and
is taken by
MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
Directions for use and diet accompany.
PHrLADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. %, 1857.
II. r. HRLNBoLD. Druggist
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aid this because had used all kinds of ad-
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