Excerpt from The Colorado Medical Journal, Vol. 6: January, 1900
In the form of subacute nephritis, and in that form where the kidney is large and white, dropsy is very com mon. Being absent in only eight or ten per cent.
In the interstitial form dropsy is much less common. In the early stages of the form it is generally absent, in fact almost never occurs, but later on it may appear - and this usually from cardiac failure.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book discusses diuretics, specifically within the context of renal dropsy. Diuretics are some medicines that help increase the kidneys' creation of urine. The author delves into the specifics of giving these medications to patients with renal issues. Firstly, the author explains the general physiological and pathological aspects of dropsy and diuresis. They then categorize diuretics into two primary types: direct and indirect. The direct type acts on the kidneys, while the indirect ones work by bolstering the heart. The author continues to examine the effectiveness and proper usage of different diuretic substances, such as saline diuretics, stimulant diuretics, and others like digitalis, diuretin, and calomel. The author emphasizes that administering diuretics to patients with renal disease requires caution and careful consideration of the patient's condition. They discuss the importance of understanding the individual patient's needs and tailoring the treatment accordingly. Overall, this book provides valuable insights into the use of diuretics in renal dropsy, making it a useful resource for medical professionals seeking to expand their knowledge in this area. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243043910_0
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