Syringe the ear daily with Lime Water (225), or tepid water, or milk and water, and give Fish Liver Oil internally (138). Buzzing or Noises in the Ear often depend upon an accumulation of wax in the outer passage; to remove this and effect a cure all that is necessary in many cases is to insert a drop or two of sweet oil for an hour or two, and then to syringe the ear well out with tepid water or soap and water, and repeat the same twice or thrice daily. This also sometimes relieves Ear-Ache: if not, use Opium as directed in Paragraph 292.
Elephantiasis.
The paroxysms of fever which accompany this disease are to be treated in the manner directed for Intermittent Fever (infra). The only means of arresting the progress of the disease is to remove permanently from a locality in which it is endemic or prevalent to another situated at least ten miles distant from the sea-coast; the higher and drier the site the better.
Epilepsy.
Sometimes improves under Fish Liver Oil (141); its use may be combined with Sulphate of Copper, in doses of a quarter of a grain twice or thrice daily. For this purpose, dissolve two grains in one ounce of Omum Water; of this, the dose is a teaspoonful. Far superior to all other remedies for Epilepsy is Bromide of Potassium in doses of 10 to 15 grains, in a wineglassful of water, thrice daily. Should the disease not yield to these doses, they may be gradually increased to double or even treble these quantities. The earlier in the disease this remedy is resorted to, the greater are its chances of success; and as a general rule it proves more useful when the fits are severe and frequent, and occur mainly in the daytime, than in the milder attacks, which come only at night. In all cases it is worthy of a fair trial. See also remarks at the end of Convulsions in this Index.
Exhaustion from Hæmorrhage after Fevers or other causes.
Give Brandy Mixture (426).
Eyes, Affections of.
Datura (128β). For "Country Sore Eye," apply Alum, as directed in Paragraph 23, and Decoction of Turmeric (360) to relieve the burning sensation. Try also Solution of Sugar (406). For other forms of Ophthalmia, attended with copious discharge, try Sulphate of Copper (113). To relieve great pain and intolerance of light, use Opium locally (292). Blows on the Eye: Alum Poultice (24), followed by Sal Ammoniac Lotion (332), to remove discoloration. Particles of Lime in the Eye may be dissolved and removed by dilute Vinegar (382). Particles of Dirt, &c., may often be speedily dislodged and removed by drawing the upper eyelid well over the under one as far as possible for a few seconds. This simple plan is often successful when others fail. If this fail, try Solution of Sugar (406). Fresh Plantain Leaf (307) forms an excellent shade for the eyes in all affections of those organs.