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THE KIDNEYS.

THE KIDNEYS ARE TWO IN NUMBER.
4 situated ut the upper part OF the loin, sur
rounded by fat and consisting oil. three parts,
viz: The Anterior. and the Interior, the Exterior.
The anterior absorbs. Interior consists of
tissues or veins, which serve as deposit for the
urine and convey 1t TO the exterior. The exte-
rior is conductor also, terminating in a single
tube and called, the ureter. The ureters are
connected with the bladder.
The bladder is composed of various 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 urinate 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. III they are neglected, Gra-
vel or Dropsy may ensue.
The reader must als0 be made aware. that
however slight may DO the attack, it is sureito
affect his bodily health and mental powers; as
our flesh and blood are supported from these
GOVT. OR RHEUMATISM.
Pain occurring in the loins is Indicative of the
above diseases. They occur in persons dis
posed to acid stomach and chalky concretions.
THE GRAVEL.
The gravel ensues from neglect or improper
treatment of the kidneys. These organs being
weak, the water il not expelled from the blad-
der, but allowed to remain; it becomes feverish
and sediment forms. 1t is from this deposit
that the stone is formed and gravel ensues.
-y,-,- ---. DR0PSY
is collection of water in some parts of the
body and bears different names according to
the parts affected, viz: when generally difIused
over the body, it ia called Anasarca; when OF
the abdomen. Ascites; when Of the chest,
Hydrothorax.
TREATMENT.
Helmbod's highly concentrated compound
Extract Buchn is decidedly one Of the best
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gravel. dropsical syellings, rheumatism, and
equity affections. Under this head we have ar
ranged Dysuria. OF di thculty and pain in pass
ing water, scanty secretion or small and fire.
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 DR.. Physick in these affections.
This medicine increases tho power of diges-
ton and excites the absorbents into healthy ex-
ercise, by which the watery or calcareous de-
positions and all unnatural engagements as
we'll as pain and Inflammation, are reduced, and
is taken by
MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
Directions for use and diet accompany.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. 25, 1857.
ii. T. HELMBoLD, Druggist.
Dear Sir have been sufferer for upwards
| of twenty years, with gravel, bladder and kid
ney affections, during which time | have used
various neulCludi prepdrat1OnS, ana been
der the treatment Of the most eminent physi-
clans. experiencing but little relief.
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| less and some quite injurious; in fact, de-
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| ago, at which time was confined to my ROOM
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