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Explore an early, practical guide to medicine from First Lines of the Practice of Physic, Vol. 1. It outlines how physicians approached disease, from ruling principles to hands-on treatment.
The text frames medicine as a craft influenced by historical ideas and evolving methods. It discusses the shift from Galenic traditions toward newer approaches, with notes on how doctors translated theory into bedside care for fevers, inflammations, and organ diseases.
- A practical overview of diagnosing and treating fevers and inflammatory conditions.
- Discussion of external and internal remedies, including blistering, fomentations, and tonics.
- Historical context on the spread of medical ideas and the move away from older, fixed systems.
- Observations on diseases of the liver, kidneys, and other abdominal viscera, with general management strategies.
Ideal for readers interested in medical history and the development of clinical practice.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book begins with an analysis of the nature of fevers and their causes. The author argues that fevers are caused by the body's reaction to an infection or injury. He then goes on to discuss the different types of fevers and their symptoms. The author provides a detailed description of the three stages of a fever - the cold stage, the hot stage, and the sweating stage. He also discusses the changes that occur in the body during a fever, including changes in heart rate, respiration, and digestion. The author concludes by discussing the treatment of fevers and the importance of rest and hydration. This book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about fevers and their treatment. 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 # 9781333121495_0
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