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Goitre.In young persons it can usually be cured; but if it have become hard, and the patient be advanced in years, a cure can scarcely be hoped for. Goitre is what is termed an endemic disease; that is, one which seems to prevail only in certain localities, and to be, therefore, associated with some peculiarity of soil or climate. It occurs chiefly in the mountainous districts of Switzerland and Austria, especially in the Tyrol and along the valley of the Rhone ; it is also prevalent in the chalky districts of England. Various attempts have been made to trace this disease to some particular influence of the climate or soil in these localities, yet it is not yet ascertained exactly what the origin of the affection is. The disease occurs chiefly among people in debilitated health, arid is more often seen in females than in males. In this country goitre is a rare affection as compared with its prevalence in many parts of Europe. Treatment*-An important item of treatment is the removal of the patient from those influences, whatever they may be, which induce the disease ; hence, a change of residence is almost essential. No medicines can be relied upon to check the growth of the tumor, though much good seems to have resulted in many cases from the use of iodine. This should be applied to the skin in the following form : Tincture of iodine, - - One ounce. Glycerine, ----- Two ounces. This may be painted over the enlarged gland every day or two; if the skin show much evidence of irritation, the oainting process may be performed less frequently. At the same time the patient may take iodine internally in the form of iodide of potassium. The following prescription may be administered : Iodine, ------ Four grains. Iodide of potassium, - Four drachms. Syrup of sarsaparilla, - Four ounces. A teaspoonful of this may be taken three times a day after meals. If the faithful and persevering use of these remedies fail in diminishing or in arresting the growth of the tumor, electricity maybe employed. Cases are known in which the use of this agent has seemed to arrest the growth and even to cause its disappearance. There are cases, however, in which the embarrassment of breathing and swallowing is so great as to call for immediate relief in order to save the life of the patient. In such cases the tumor has been frequently removed. This is a most serious and dangerous operation, which often results in the immediate death of the patient. It is generally undertaken only in those cases in which speedy death is inevitable if the growth be not removed. In the most favorable cases the patient recovers promptly from the operation, and is permanently cured. But first, if you want to come back to this web site again, just add it to your bookmarks or favorites now! Then you'll find it easy! Also, please consider sharing our helpful website with your online friends.
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