Headache

Pain in the head, whether limited to a small portion or general. It may be due to disease of the brain or ear, or may be an accompaniment of fevers, congestion, or anæmia of the brain, strain upon the eyes from faulty vision, disordered stomach, constipation, decayed teeth, presence of undue amounts of uric acid in the system, Bright's disease, irritation of any portion of the body, reacting upon the nervous system, alcohol, over-fatigue, and many minor causes. in a darkened apartment, hot foot-baths, hot applications to the seat of the pain, abstinence from food, and a cathartic, will usually alleviate it. If persistent, the eyes should be examined by a competent person, as errors of refraction are a very common cause. Rest