The Practitioner . aths to induce free diaphoresis, andlocal massage, is beneficial. Patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis may derivemuch benefit from a course of waters and baths at poorly nourished subjects, the pure air and bracing characterof the climate tend to improve the general nutrition, and localtreatment, such as I have described, does undoubtedly sometimesarrest the progress of the disease. It is common to prescribea course of chalybeate waters for the anajmia which is sooften present in the condition. In some cases of rheumatoidarthritis, the peat bath, which a
The Practitioner . aths to induce free diaphoresis, andlocal massage, is beneficial. Patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis may derivemuch benefit from a course of waters and baths at poorly nourished subjects, the pure air and bracing characterof the climate tend to improve the general nutrition, and localtreatment, such as I have described, does undoubtedly sometimesarrest the progress of the disease. It is common to prescribea course of chalybeate waters for the anajmia which is sooften present in the condition. In some cases of rheumatoidarthritis, the peat bath, which acts as a poultice to the wholebodv, is useful in relieving pain and stiffness ; and in advancedcases, it is surprising how much benefit can be derived fromthe use of warm baths and massage in reducing swelling andpromoting the absorption of effusion. Except in cases of sciatica in gouty subjects, I attachchief importance to external treatment rather than to theadministration of waters internally, and have found the.
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