The sun., 1898-03-06

This department Of The Sun is coI
Quoted by Dr. f.. G. Joyce, OF 1919 v
Fourth street. But all communication
relating to, medical subjects must
addressed to the Medical Editor ,
THE SuN, TO-; f.. Sixth street, Wilnin
ton, Del.
! lnfantiIe Commissions.
! A condition such rs this is one G
serious import, aside from the anxiet
caused the parents, is the dread of tn
child's death. Usually these convuI
sions do not end IN death, but neverthe
less should always be looked upon Al
very serious affairs We will for the
SAKE OF clearness divide conditions O.
this kind into three parts, namely
what is TO be done to prevent; secondly
what is to be done during an attack,
and thirdly, the after treatment.
First. Prevention.-The condition
Of the child's bowels is important. A
child Of one or two years OF age should
have a movement every day, or even
twice a day. The food should be regu-
lated. Milk should b. the principal
iood stuff. Daily exercise should be in
sisted upon. Thorough cleanliness
should be enforced. Children must not
be allowed to become gluttons, as an
overloaded stomach is often the cause
Of covulsions. II the child is sufferer
from worms, these parasites are to be
removed. Children during teething
often are troubled, the teeth must be
properly attended to. Commissions are
symptoInatic sometimes OF diseases,
s'lch us scarlet fever, measles, meningitis.
etc. Always treat the cause and the
effect is prevented or when present-got.
ten rid Of
Secondly, treatment during a convul-
sion-lmnediate treatment IL imperative.
Prepare a warm bath into which you
throw Il handful OF mustard, place the
child in the bath, allow it to stay there
for about ten minutes and place it after
removal from the bath in warm bed.
Keep room perfectly quiet and dark,
each time the convnlsion return repeat
bath. Have prescription of Potas
Brom, dram two (2) to two (2) ounces
Of simple syrup made up, give the little
patient teaspoonful Of this every three
hours. When the child appears better
search for the cause. Be it constipation,
worms, scarlet fever, measles, ETC., or in
digestion, ETC., see that these conditions
are relieved. If it be a boy see that it
has no trouble with its procreative
organs.
Thirdly, after treatmt mt After ali
causes lave been Grad icated attempt to
tone up the little ones system. Allow it
and insist upon plenty OF exercise. At
tend to it that the young one has
plenty Of fresh air. Do not allow it any
trash, such as pastry and candies, give it
wholesome, nourishing food. BETTER
not allow your child any food between
meals, because then it will be unable to
eat at its principal meals. Protect its
health. and general well being in every
manner, shape or form known to YOU.
Should your child be weak and sickly
give it ten (lO) drops Of the Syrup of the
Iodide Of Iron after each meal.
Mother Qucstion--Ny son, aged fou,
years is knock kneed. what can do
to relieve him OF it.
Answcr-You may try braces II they
don't correct the deforlnity hring him to
some prominent surgeon. lie viii oler.
ate and cure hlm.
Mrs. Whal. Question-My little girl
has scabs on her eyelids. Suggest cure,
please.
An>wer--r reanliness is the first thing
20 be practiced, then wash lids with sat.
urated solution Of Boric Acid evsry foul
hours.
c. ". F. Quc>tinn-Under my ears
and ON the sides Of my neck ! have
Jumps, said to be enlarged glands.
Answcr-Thc enlargement is due to
causes or pediculu in hair
shampoo head. Rub into the Jumps
some Of a compound Iodine ointment
very night and take after meals des
sertspoonful Of compound syrup Of lily.
pophosphites.
Al. II. ". Question: have Il baby OF
jwcIve weeks, who Las cough with
of phlegm. Treatment does
not seem to aid him.
.An-wer--lt is far safer for a child the
agt Of yours to vnInit with Il cough, than
not to do 50. Children until they are
lbout two years of age can rarely ex.
prtorate pnlegm, but when they vomit,
he secretion is gotten rid Of, with little
iangtr.
Thomas Pctrie. Answer .Yuu will
)t"ome stouter in time.
Mrs. C-r. Question-My child, q
.lrI OF four years of age, bweats Il good
leal around the head and neck during
ii" night. The amount OF bed covering
,or the Temperature of the room have
l" effect upon the sweating.
Answer-Sucl sweating is indicative,
of a weakened system from
omc cause or other. Such condition
demands heroic measures to bring back
lie lost he al'h and strength. Give the
hid onc-half teaspoonful Of Pepto
IIangan (Gudes) after each meal. Take
Ter ont every pleasant day.
II. Askil,. Question-Uron each OF
nv limbs have varicose veins. AT
ines my legs become very painful. Is an
Iecation dangerous?
Answcr--No, it is not dangerous but
+ course there is always some danger in
ny operation.
Mr.. {. W. Question: have had chill,
''a'nS tor some time past. Nothing seems
o relieve them.
An>wer--When the singing com.
cllcrs remove shoes and stockings
uickIv and rub in some of the follow
ng. namely: Oil Turpcntinc, one dram,
;lycerine, two drains.
Fond Parent. Question-Onc Of my
hld,en, a boy aged six years, las night
'rrors,a dry mout h in the morning,a bad
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