a warm bath,
take but little nourishment, and drink cold water.

_Medicine_. Aconitum napellus.

[AND FAITH BE OUR STAFF.]

948. Flatulency.

This disorder, which arises from, and is a symptom of, indigestion,
frequently affects respiration, and causes disturbance and quickened
action of the heart. The patient should pay attention to diet, as for
dyspepsia.

_Medicines_. China and Nux vomica; Pulsatilla for women, and
Chamomilla for children. See DYSPEPSIA (946).

949. Headache.

This disorder proceeds from so many various causes, which require
different treatment, that it is wiser to apply at once to a regular
homoeopathic practitioner, and especially in headache of frequent
occurrence.

_Medicines_. Nux vomica when headache is caused by indigestion;
Pulsatilla being useful for women; Belladonna and Ignatia, for sick
headache; Aconitum napellus and Arsenicum for nervous headache.

950. Heartburn.

For this unpleasant sensation of heat, arising from the stomach,
accompanied by a bitter taste, and sometimes by nausea, Nux vomica is
a good medicine. Pulsatilla may be taken by women.

951. Indigestion.

See DYSPEPSIA (946).

952. Measles.

This complaint, which seldom attacks adults, is indicated in its early
stage by the usual accompaniments and signs of a severe cold in the
head--namely, sneezing, running from the nose and eyelids, which are
swollen. The sufferer also coughs, does not care to eat, and feels
sick and restless. About four days after the first appearance of these
premonitory symptoms, a red rash comes out over the face, neck, and
body, which dies away, and finally disappears in about five days. The
patient should be kept warm, and remain in one room during the
continuance of the disorder, and especially while the rash is out,
lest, through exposure to cold in any way, the rash may be checked and
driven inwards.

_Medicines_. Aconitum napellus, and Pulsatilla, which are sufficient
for all ordinary cases. If there be much fever, Belladonna; and if the
rash be driven in by a chill, Bryonia.

953. Mumps.

This disorder is sometimes consequent on measles. It is indicated by
the swelling of the glands under the ears and lower jaw. It is far
more painful than dangerous. Fomenting with warm water is useful.

_Medicines_. Mercurius generally; Belladonna may be