Of a Violent Head-Ach.
A Violent head-ach often attends fevers, or comes spontaneously without; it generally precedes a delirium, as the irritation of the nerves is the principal cause thereof.
The first intention must be to draw the humours from the head. A compress with vinegar, in which is dropt a little spirits of wine and camphor, is of great service, and will often have the defined effect to carry it off. Warm foot-baths also is of great use; a blister may be applied, and the draught No. [XXXIV]. will also prove of great service.
The head-ach may proceed from many other different causes, and in the general is only a symptomatic affection; therefore particular attention should be had to the primitive seat of the disorder.—Frequently a foul stomach will occasion the head-ach, and a vomit most times prove the best application.
SECT. II.
Of Diseases of the Neck
The diseases in that part, are indeed very numerous; but as they have so strict a connexion amongst themselves, the classes may be considered but very few; of which some have been already taken notice of.
Of the malignant Sore Throat.
Every body who is liable to catch cold, is frequently apt to have a hoarseness and consequently in some degree, more or less, a sore throat. If a fever attends it, methods should be used accordingly, as is mentioned under the head of colds: with respect to the throat, use the gargle, No. [XVIII]. pretty frequently, and the disorder will soon go off again.