ut, or
fastened to, the end of a pencil or stick. In this way the solution may
be applied in very small amount to the spot where the hemorrhage
appears, and will give immunity from future attacks. Any of the styptics
(see pages 320-325) can be called into service. Those who have the
advantage of the city drug store may use a solution of basic ferric
sulphate (Monsell's solution), or the spray of a three or four percent.
solution of cocaine. The latter is one of the most pleasant and
effective remedies in these emergencies. Before its administration the
nasal cavity should be cleansed by snuffing up the nostrils salt and
warm water. When washed, immediately apply the spray. If the
constitutional condition which led to the hemorrhage continues, the
general remedies--of which the "Golden Medical Discovery" is the most
efficacious--should be administered. This agent increases the number of
red blood corpuscles, and enriches the blood in fibrin, so that the
relief obtained is absolutely permanent.

INFLAMMATION OF THE STOMACH. (GASTRITIS.)

Gastritis is generally defined as an inflammation of the mucous membrane
of the stomach. However, the cellular, muscular, and serous tissues are
all liable to be more or less affected. Gastritis may be either _acute_
or _chronic_. Either form is a distinct modification of disease,
manifesting peculiar symptoms and requiring special remedies.

_Acute Gastritis_ generally occurs as a result or complication of other
diseases. It is an occasional feature In scarlatina, serious cases of
bilious fever, and in cutaneous affections of every description. The
mucous membrane of the stomach is placed in intimate communication with
all the vital organs, by means of the nerves of the solar-plexus, hence
the sympathy between the stomach and skin, and the morbid condition of
the stomach occasioned by disease of other organs.

THE EARLY SYMPTOMS of acute gastritis are a burning sensation in the
stomach, accompanied by nausea and frequent vomiting. The respiratory
movements are rapid and shallow, the pulse is hard and short, and as the
disease progresses, becomes small, frequent, and thready. The tongue
usually retains its natural appearance, but it is sometimes dry and
tinged with a vivid scarlet at the tip and edges. Intense thirst and
hiccough are occasional symptoms. The facial expression is haggard, and
indicative of the most intense suffering. The stomach will not retain
the mildest liquids.