The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-05-15

to consult his family physician
for a diet which would likely clear
the deposit up in about a month,
when he would return Tor further
examination. His physician found
he threw down some albumin
after exercise, but not when quiet.
A kidney specialist found some
albumin, had an X-ray examina-
ton made and reported there was
nothing wrong with his kidneys.
Follows Exercise
All physicians know that most
persons pass some albumin after
physical exertion. Men playing
basketball, football. tennis, foot
racing, rowing, and like strenuous
sports. pass albumin after the ex-
ertion. Doctors who take care Of
athletes expect this and pay no
attention to it.
This boy was rejected the second
time for the same reason. His ply
stefan said he had nothing to worry
about, but should have an annual
check-up. Every one should have
that. z. S. is reporter on news
paper, says he drinks very lightly
but eats great many eggs. There
are some people who cannot drink
even one glass OF beer without
showing albumin. Eggs are not
harmful to the kidneys, but they
contain a large amount OF albumin,
which may cause some to show IN
the waste.
I am of the same opinion as his
doctors: he has nothing to worry
about, only to be little cautious.
The examining doctors have GER
tain rules laid down for their
guidance. They must follow these
rules. They are not allowed to use
their judgment.
Evidently, the examining doctors
viewed the albumin lightly because
they advised him to diet and come
back for further examination. can
see no reason why this boy should
not 60 on a limited diet, avoiding
alcoholic drinks and foods such as
eggs, which contain much albumin.
Wants Catarrh Cure
It might be wise for him to go
on q milk diet for week or ten
days. Then eat largely Of vegetables
to maintain his strength, adding
vegetable soups, with little or no
meat and with fruits to stay his
appetite. II albumin still persists
on this diet, a microScopical urine
test should be made to determine
the possibility Of castles or blood in
the discharge. I do not find that
persons who show irregular albu-
min on exertion or after dietary
indiscretionS are any more sus-
ceptible to Brights disease than
those who do not. But I always
insist on frequent examinations
and avoiding foods and drinks that
may irritate the kidneys.
Mrs. A. NJ. of Alabama, wants
us to tell her something that will
cure catarrh. That is broad sub
ject. because the causes Of catarrh
are many and varied.
In the summer. one Of her ears
roars very diSagreeably and one
or the other nostril is stopped up
both summer and winter with a
nasal discharge. Evidently the tube
to one ear closes up from swelling
and causes the roaring. She may
have some sinus trouble and the
congeSted veins sometimes crack
and ooze blood. She would be wise
to consult nose specialist.
The mucous membranes of the
nose are evidently congested and
inflamed A nose wash containing
a little perborate of soda is indi-
Gated. 1t is powder and an amount
the size Of large bean is dissolved
In half glass of warm water. This
Is instilled into each noStril by
mean Of a nose dropper, several
times a day. Three or four drop
persful at time are sufficient. Hold
the head back and allow the solu-
ton to run down the throat. 1t can
be elected, but If swallowed, does
no harm.