Keep the child much in the open air. See that the head is cool and the feet warm. Bathe daily in cold water, and keep a flannel band or shirt about the abdomen.
Chamomilla, 2d.—An excellent medicine for most cases of disordered dentition, especially in the absence of fever. Also when there is bilious purging, intestinal irritation, cough, nervousness and fretfulness. Six pellets every hour.
Aconitum, 2d.—Feverishness, restlessness, inflamed gums. Ten drops in half a glass of water, teaspoonful every half hour. A cloth wet in this preparation given to a child to hold in its mouth will alleviate heat and pain in the gums, and will be highly appreciated by the little one.
Calcarea Carb., 3d.—Slimy diarrhea in scrofulous patients. Six pellets every three hours.
Arsenicum, 3d.—Thirst, hot hands and feet, great emaciation. Six pellets every hour.
Bell., 3d.—Flushed face, nervous irritability, uneasiness in sleep. Six pellets every hour.
Pod., 2d.—Diarrhea with pain of an intermitting character, prolapsus ani. Six pellets every three hours.
Silicea, 6th.—Perspiration about the head upon falling asleep. Six pellets three times a day.
CHAPTER XVIII.
DISEASES OF INFANTS.—CONTINUED.
Worms—Thread or pin worms and round worms are most common. Thread-worms are about half an inch in length, white in color, and move rapidly. They are found in the anus or lower part of the rectum.