edies, correspond to certain physiological effects. Those therapeutic effects whereto we find none analogous among the physiological effects, are yet the results of the phy

, these tendencies make themselves manifest in the shape

ill under the head of "physiological effects"-of those "on man when sick." When, setting aside its empirical employment, we come then to inquire what it is that furnishes us with the true indications for the use of a remedy, analysis of the question leads us invariably

roceed to the consideration of those effe

remedy under consideration, it may be well to dwell for a moment on what is amo

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current makes itself more decidedly and often even painfully felt in any part where a morbid condition exists; whether this be of an inflammatory, neuralgic, rheumatic, traumatic, congestive or other nature, the result is the same. It appears to be somewhat analogous to the "tenderness on pressure" that we find present in many of these conditions. In an?sthesi? even the current makes itself conspicuous

every physician of much experience, for there can be none such who has not frequently

s therapeutic application of the electr

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e organic causes, the results obtained will of course be transient only. In all other cases, however, favorable results, more or less perfect according to the nature

ulates the vasomotor centres little, if at all, does not influence the coats of vessels, except such as are close to the skin, but tonicizes these latter more effectually than the galvanic current; that it stimulates the peripheral nerves to some extent, though far inferior in

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alvanic current is felt over the entire surface, corresponding in degree of course to the intensity of the current; while the redness of the skin, bearing a like relation to the intensity of the cu

even the slight burning sensation accompanying strong currents ceasing with the application. The redness remains quite a while

l effects enough has been stat

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ility, malnutrition, want of energy or general asthenia of an obscure nature, and amenable to electric influence, the tonic effects of the baths become striking and brilliant. I have observed cases where patients fairly bloomed up under their influence and acquired actually more physical strength and weighed more than before they became sick. When we consider how in such conditions as those mentioned, patients are made to swallow pills and mixtures for months or years, or, more appropriately, and if they can afford it, are sent abroad, we can realize the impor

chapter I have al

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nding morbid conditions than in health. The greater the degree of restlessness, irritability or wakefulness, the more

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Where previous loss of weight is due to an incurable organic disease, it is, if at all obtained, of course much less in degree, as well as transient. When due

It may be asked in reply: why then did I devote any space to them at all? I will answer that I thought best to point out some general therapeutic USES for which electric baths may be made available, and the

ses" of the baths, I will dwell for a mo

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ing with them congestion of some more or less important organ. A remedy then which more than any other has a tendency to equalize the circulation, and thus counteract a condition which as cause or effect, or bo

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