South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-18
YOUR HE ALTH

Like other parts OF our bodies,
our joints are liable 10 disease. In
kframmation OF joint IS called "ar-
thritis."
Injuries may cause arthritis. but
almost always this disease is sec
ondary to some other condition.
Usually the producing disease is
characterized by the formation Of
pus.
Among the pus-forming condi-
tons which may be followed by in
fiammation OF the joints. are alb
scesses at the root OF the teeth and
''pyorrhoea."
Pyorrhoea IS a disease Of the
gums around the teeth. In advanced
cases pus forms and gradually this
Is absorbed by the system. After a
while. as a result. a joint here and
there may become infiamed.
Diseased tonsils. where they be-
come pus infected. may result in ar
thrills. So also the nasal sinuses
may be centers Of pus production
and be the cause of disease of the
joints.
several ObilCE NhhScS.
II elimination of the bodily
wastes or poisons is interfered with
the Joints may be affected Failure
OF function Of the kidneys and in
testines may thus become a cause
for arthritis.
Some Of the general diseases. like
tuberculosis. typhoid fever, scarlet
fever. the social diseases and rheu-
matism may direct part OF their at
tack against the Joints.
You see, Il IS not necessary 20
have a wound or endure direct in
jury in order to damage and infect
the joints. The germs of disease
may be carried through the blood
| vessels or the lymph channels.
- II il not so common In America,
bur in some countries govt is great
factor IN the production Of this dis
case.
The symptoms OF arthritis vary
greatly. In some cases the joints
for instance, Of the fingers-swe u
enormously. They become red, hot
and exceedingly tender 20 the touch.
All the familiar signs Of in7amma-
ton are present. The Joints may
be moved but X IS painful 10 30 it.
While the deformity is conspicuous
the function Of the Joint is not lost.
IN other cases the deformity IS
hardly 10 be noticed, but the joint is
stir az first. and finally entirely in
capable or motion
Rest and Quiet.
In arthritis from acute rheuma-
tism there is high Fever. IN these
cases a number Of Joints may be
involved az the same time
IN tubercular arthritis a single
Joint makes the beginning Of "a
much slower process. In this form
Nero is usually a history OF an in
: jury beforehand.
The frst Indication for treatment
IN the acute and painful cases Of
arthritis is rest and quiet The Joint
is fixed BY splints and bandages.
and thus protected against move
ment.
In the chronic and painless form.
hation in one position is undesir-
able. II may lead TO permanent
fxation IN one position is undeslr-
Joint. Baking. when the joint is
placed in a chamber and exposed
10 hot afr. IS considered a valuable
procedure. Massage and careful
movement OF the joint are helpful.
II a baking outfit IS not available.
hot COMPRISES may be applied at
frequent intervals
II pus forms IN the toint Il must
be drawn OF by operation.
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in the treatment OF arthritis.
Needless 10 say, the possible eff
fectS OF this disease are so serious
that skilled medical care should be
called upon az the earliest possible
moment.
Answers 10 Health Questions.
- MISS r. A. @. Q-I am 70 years
" age. and have hives VIII you
kindly tell me the cause and care
for them?
A-Hives generally are caused by
some indiscretion IN the diet. Begin
treatment BY eliminating from the
diet those substances for which YOU
have an idiosyncrasy. Witch hazel
and alkaline baths often stop the
itching.
c. z. A. OWN YOU kindly ad-
wise me what causes canker OF the
MOUTH Frequently I have these
little spots appearing on my tongue,
and they are extremely sore.
A-Indiscretion IN diet Is the
cause. Eat less for a time and take
only simple foods. n the mean
tine apply alum directly upon the
spota