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Rectum -- Diseases Books
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Thomas Charles Martin
Obstipation : $b a practical monograph on the disorders and diseases of the rectal valve
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W. P. (William Penn) Agnew
Treatment of hemorrhoids, and other non-malignant rectal diseases
"Treatment of Hemorrhoids, and Other Non-Malignant Rectal Diseases" by W. P. Agnew is a medical handbook written in the late 19th century. The text focuses on the treatment of hemorrhoids along with other non-malignant rectal diseases, aiming to provide practitioners with practical and effective strategies for care. Agnew emphasizes the significance of hemorrhoids as a common ailment and introduces innovative methods, particularly carbolic acid injection, as alternatives to more invasive surgical procedures. The opening portion of the publication sets the stage for a comprehensive discussion on the diagnosis and treatment of rectal diseases. Agnew outlines the prevalence of hemorrhoids, underscores the reluctance of patients to undergo surgical intervention, and advocates for the carbolic acid injection method as a safe and effective treatment. He briefly reviews the anatomy of hemorrhoids, discusses examination techniques, and stresses the importance of appropriate preparation before treatment. Additionally, Agnew alludes to the historical context of rectal surgery and the necessity for general practitioners to be well-versed in treating these conditions to better serve their patients. Overall, the introductory chapter establishes a foundation for the detailed treatment protocols to follow in the text.
Alcinous B. (Alcinous Burton) Jamison
Intestinal ills : $b Chronic constipation, indigestion, autogenetic poisons, diarrhea, piles, etc. Also auto-infection, auto-intoxication, anemia, emaciation, etc. due to proctitis and colitis
"Intestinal Ills" by Alcinous B. Jamison is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book addresses various gastrointestinal disorders, particularly chronic constipation, and discusses underlying causes such as proctitis and colitis, as well as their effects on overall health. The text emphasizes the importance of intestinal cleanliness and aims to provide both knowledge and remedies for common ailments affecting the digestive system. The opening of the work introduces the author’s perspective on the common health issues linked to improper bowel function, such as chronic constipation and its symptoms, which range from indigestion to auto-intoxication. Jamison outlines how neglect of intestinal health leads to systemic infections and emphasizes that many diseases could potentially be traced back to issues within the lower bowels. The chapter sets the tone for a thorough exploration of the interdependence between various digestive functions, the impact of food intake on gut health, and the critical need for consistent and effective bowel function.
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