an inmate of that Institution.

H.E. BANKSTON,
Barnesville, Pike Co., Ga.

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HYDROCELE,

OR DROPSY OF THE SCROTUM.

This malady consists of a collection of water in the _tunica vaginalis_,
or membranous sac which contains the testicles. It may affect either one
or both sides. In health the sac-like covering, or investing membrane,
of the testicle secretes a limpid fluid which lubricates its inner
surface. When secreted in excess, it accumulates and constitutes
_hydrocele_.

The tumor commences at the bottom of the scrotum and grows very
gradually, while hernia, or rupture, with which it is often confounded,
progresses from above downwards and makes its appearance suddenly.

We were recently consulted by an aged gentlemen, whose disease a
distinguished surgeon had pronounced _double hernia_. On examining the
enlargement, we found the disease to be dropsy of the scrotum,
complicated with varicocele.

CAUSES. Injuries from blows or bruises are among the most common causes
of this disease. It may also result from inflammation of the testicle or
from excited action in those parts. It has been known to result from
stricture of the urethra, or water-passage, and also from local
irritation along that passage.

HYDROCELE.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: H.H. Williams, Esq.]

_Dear Sirs_--In answer to inquiries will say, that any person afflicted
as I was, I would advise them not to listen to any ordinary doctor, but
leave at once for the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo,
N.Y., where he could get the best of treatment and attendance that money
could procure. The table also is loaded with the best of fruits,
vegetables, and the finest meats of the markets.

Respectfully,
H.H. WILLIAMS,
St. Augustine, Florida.

HYDROCELE.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Illustration: D. Flynn, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--Without solicitation, but simply to aid suffering humanity,
I take pleasure in recommending your place to any suffering from
Hydrocele.

I was cured in a short time, after having the Hydrocele for eighteen
years. Your new process is painless, no knife being used and is certain,
sure and safe. With many good wishes of success, I am,

Yours truly, DAVID FLYNN,
(Engineer, S.F. & W. Ry.,)
Way Cross, Ware Co., Ga.

HEMATOCELE OR RUPTURED VEINS.