Diarrhœ’a

(di-ar-rhe’-a). Frequent loose evacuations of the bowels. Very weakening. The treatment is by medicines, by sterilising food, or by washing out the bowels with antiseptic solutions. Enema or suppositories may be ordered. Diarrhœa should be immediately reported to the doctor, and the evacuations kept for inspection. It is especially dangerous in children, being liable to become chronic. Then the child is feeble, the gums bloodle . Whenever diarrhœa is present it is nece ary to give great attention to the diet; see that it is light, easily digestible, and suitable to the age and illne of the patient. Milk and lime water, iced water and barley water are alone allowed in serious cases.