Homoeopathic domestic medicine / by J. Laurie ; arranged as a pratical work for students ; containing a glossary of medical terms.

  • Laurie, Joseph, -1865
Date:
1853
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    so called (whether of long or short duration) is characterised by con- tinual, even, regular, and vigorous operation of all the functions ana I*10l]lt IPS 6. The first period of decline—which may at present be saicI to extend, in our climate, generally from the forty-fifth to the ntty-Mtn year—may be distinguished by diminished activity of mind and body, supervening irregularity of functions, decreased powers ot en- durance and strength, returning susceptibility to external influences and debilitation of the attributive powers of either sex. T.his period whether deferred or premature, is almost infallibly distinguishable by such characteristics. 7. The second period of decline or old age, which may set in from the fiftieth to the sixtieth year, in our climate—or sooner or later, according to antecedent circumstances, is indelibly characterised by the decrease of muteness in the perceptive faculties, and in the or- gans which convey sensations—as of light, sound, smell, taste, and sensitiveness of touch,—by growing obtuseness of moral and mental sensibilities;—by decreasing retentive mental power;—by general attenuation of frame, diminution of physical power, stiffness of joints, muscles, &c, aridity and puckering of the skin, the development of latent defects of circulation and the like. /. Individual Characteristics. The peculiarities of individual patients, and the particular effect of particular external influences, &c, upon them, both as to mind and body, should be very carefully considered ; and it is absolutely necessary, for the thorough appreciation of the distinctive points re- lating to the case of a patient, with whose habits, constitution, and susceptibilities, &c, we are not perfectly conversant, that we should most carefully gather the history of the particular and characteristic mannerism (if it may so be termed) which identifies him. Every person whatsoever must in some point or otlmr he considered to constitute an exceptional case, and be so studied for successful treatment. g. Affections, dec, to which [if any) the Patient is especially liable. It can hardly occur that a patient is not more subject to one class of disorders than to any other; and although this, to a certain ex- tent, falls within the pale of the considerations suggested above (see /), yet there is one essential point to be considered here, namely the issue or final crisis, in which such disorders terminate,—which is ever characteristic. h. Method of Living, and General Habits. It is a most important comparison to institute, in the study of any case,—to consider the relation between the habit of body or disease and the method of living, occupation, &c. The habits may be espel