ADENITIS—ENLARGED GLANDS

Enlarged glands, or what our grandmothers used to call "kernels" in the throat are often the result of inflammation in the mouth or throat, and occur in connection with many of the childhood diseases, notably diphtheria, scarlet fever, and scarlatina.

Glands appearing in the back of the neck may be occasioned by pediculli (lice), ring worm, or eczema, while those seen in the neck just back and below the ears may come from mastoiditis (inflammation of the middle ear) or adenoids.

Glands felt under the arm enlarge because of trouble or infection in the breast, hand, or arm; while glands in the groin are usually due to some infection of the feet, legs, or abdomen.

These glands usually disappear when the general health and well-being of the child is improved by:

  1. Outdoor life.
  2. Morning dry-friction rub to the skin.
  3. Good liberal diet, including plenty of fats.
  4. No feeding between meals.
  5. The salt glow and general tonic treatment (see [appendix]).
  6. The oil rub at night.