16. Catamenial irregularities.—Females from all parts of Europe resort to the waters of Ems for the cure of these troublesome complaints, including sterility, chlorosis, &c.”[51]
I have introduced this quotation from one of the most recent writers on the waters of Ems, and himself a practitioner there, of considerable repute; but do not, and cannot vouch for the strict accuracy of all the observations contained in it. As in most of the writings of spa doctors, it must be taken “cum grano salis.”
COUNTERINDICATIONS.
According to Dr. Doring, these are as follow:—
1. The Ems waters are hurtful in all acute or subacute inflammations of any organ or structure whatever.
2. In people of florid complexions or plethoric constitutions, especially if there be any disposition to hæmorrhages, or determination to the head.
3. In dropsical effusions of chest, abdomen, or cellular membrane.
4. In organic diseases of heart or great vessels.
5. In confirmed consumption, and in marasmus from whatever cause.