Gleet.
May be treated with Cubebs (125), Galls (149), Gurjun Balsam (160), or Sandal Wood Oil (334) internally, and Alum Injections (30); these last named, however, require great caution, and should not generally be used except under medical supervision.
Goitre.
Give Sal Ammoniac (324), in ten-grain doses, thrice daily, persevering in its use for weeks or months if necessary. Dr. Stevens (London Med. Record, June 15, 1880) obtained signal benefits from it in six cases. Biniodide of Mercury, in the form of Ointment (16 grains of the Biniodide to one ounce of Simple Ointment), is the best local application we possess. Its effects are best produced by exposing the surface on which it has been rubbed to the direct rays of the sun. If this cannot be done, then to the heat of a fire; this, however, is not nearly so efficacious as the solar heat. (Dr. Aitchison.)
Gonorrhœa.
After a purgative of Kaladana (187), Myrobalans (256), or Castor Oil (83), give Nitre (269) with Decoction of Abelmoschus (2), Ispaghúl (305), or Rice Conjee (322), for the purpose of allaying the pain and heat in passing urine. Pedalium (297) is said to be very effectual for this purpose, and should be tried if procurable. Injections of a solution of Sugar (407) are recommended by Dr. Aitchison. When the inflammatory symptoms begin to abate, one of the following should be given: Cubebs (125*), Gurjun Balsam (160), Sandal Wood Oil (334), or Galls (149), Alum (30*), locally, is of great use in certain cases. To relieve Chordee (painful erection at night), Camphor (72) is one of our best remedies. Bromide of Potassium, in doses of 20 to 30 grains, in a wineglassful of water at bedtime, is highly spoken of, as preventing the occurrence of this symptom.
Guinea Worm.
On the head of the worm appearing, it should be gently drawn down so as to secure it by rolling it round a small piece of twisted rag, or a thin piece of quill (let a native practitioner perform this operation); and Water Dressing (394) applied, or should there be much pain, a Datura Poultice (132). Every day gentle traction should be made, and if this can be done whilst the limb or part is immersed in a running stream or in a chattie of cold water, the extraction is rendered additionally easy. Great gentleness and skill are requisite to prevent the worm breaking, as this accident is followed by inflammation and the formation of abscesses, which are difficult of healing. See Abscess.
Gums, Ulceration and Sponginess of.
May be treated with one of the following:—Decoction of Babúl Bark (9), Alum (29*), Catechu (89*), or Lime Juice (231).