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stomach first occurs, either as a primary effect, or as a secondary link of
some associate train or circle of motions, a general torpor of the system
sometimes accompanies it, which constitutes the cold fit of fever; at other
times no such general torpor occurs, as during the operation of a weak
emetic, or during sea-sickness.

Secondly. After a time it generally happens, that a torpor of the stomach
ceases, and its actions are renewed with increase of vigour by accumulation
of sensorial power during its quiescence; as after the operation of a weak
emetic, or at the intervals of sea-sickness, or after the paroxysm of an
intermittent fever.

Thirdly. The stomach is sometimes much slower in recovering from a previous
torpor, and is then the remote cause of continued fever with weak pulse;
which is owing to a torpor of the heart and arteries, produced in
consequence of the deficient excitement of the power of association by the
too weak actions of the stomach; and to an orgasm of the capillaries of the
other parts of the system, in consequence of the accumulation of sensorial
power occasioned by the inactivity of the heart and arteries.

Fourthly. The torpor of the stomach is sometimes so complete, that probably
the origin of its nerves is likewise affected, and then no accumulation of
sensorial power occurs. In this case the patient dies for want of
nourishment; either in three or four weeks, of the inirritative fever; or
without quick pulse, by what we have called paresis irritativa. Or he
continues many years in a state of total debility. When this torpor
suddenly commences, the patient generally suffers epileptic fits or
temporary insanity from the disagreeable sensation of so great a torpor of
the stomach; which also happens sometimes at the eruption of the distinct
small pox; whence we have termed this disease anorexia epileptica. See
Class II. 2. 2. 1. and III. 1. 1. 7. and Suppl. I. 14. 3.

Fifthly. When this torpor of the stomach is less in degree or extent, and
yet without recovering its natural irritability by accumulation of
sensorial power, as it does after the cold fit of intermittent fever, or
after the operation of mild emetics, or during syncope; a permanent defect
of its activity, and of that of the upper intestines, remains, which
constitutes apepsia, cardialgia, hypochondriasis, and hysteria. See Class
I. 3. 1. 3. and I. 2. 4. 5.

Sixthly. If the torpor of the stomach be induced by direct sympathy