difficult that the subject had been
compelled to remain almost constantly in the sitting posture, in the
greatest agony, for so long a time that immense bed sores had formed on
the seat; in which the dropsy had become so extensive that the skin of
the legs had burst open; and yet this patient, through the influence of
a specific course of treatment, was speedily relieved, and enabled to
live in a comparatively comfortable condition for many months.

One afflicted with heart disease should abstain from the use of all
kinds of stimulants, tobacco, and whatever tends to lower vitality. His
life should be an even one, free from all excitement of any kind
whatsoever. He should avoid severe physical exertion, and everything
which causes the heart to beat with undue frequency.

There are certain symptoms, the result of _chlorosis_ (the green
sickness), a deficiency of blood, dyspepsia, uterine disease, and
certain nervous affections, which may simulate those of real organic
disease, but the physician of education and experience, with a trained
ear, is able to detect the difference speedily.

SORE MOUTH. (STOMATITIS.)

Stomatitis, or inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth, may
include the entire surface of the gums, tongue, and cheeks, or appear
only in spots. Vesicles are formed, having swollen edges and a white or
yellow center, which finally ulcerate. When mild, the affection is
confined to these parts.

If the inflammation is acute, the mouth is dry and parched, or as is
more frequently the case, the flow of saliva is abundant and acrid, and,
when swallowed, irritates the stomach and bowels, producing fever,
diarrhea, griping pains, and flatulency. The tongue is either coated
white or red, and is glossy, and the sense of taste is considerably
impaired. Digestion and nutrition are then disturbed, and the patient
becomes rapidly emaciated.

THRUSH, OR CANKER, is that form of stomatitis in which white ulcers
locate on the inner side of the upper lip, the tongue, or roof of the
mouth; the irritation which they cause not only interferes with eating,
but produces fever, together with the symptoms previously mentioned.

APTHAE, or follicular inflammation, is distinguished by very painful
little ulcers, single or in clusters, scattered over the surface of the
tongue and lining of the mouth. Sometimes it is complicated with little
lumps in the tongue. These form ulcers and denote scrofulous
inflammation. Fissur