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Diseases of the Liver, Pancreas and Ductless Glands

Diseases of the Liver, Pancreas and Ductless Glands

Blackwood, Alexander Leslie

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ISBN10: 1150063467
ISBN13: 9781150063466
Publisher: General Books
Pages: 142
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.33 Width: 9.01 Depth: 5.98
Language: English
This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1907. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... Nitro-muriatic acid is of service when the gastric disturbance is pronounced. The liver is enlarged and the urine shows crystals of calcium oxalate. icterus neonatorum. Definition.--This is a type of jaundice which occurs in the new born independently of any other lesion, and that terminates favorably. Etiology.--The theories advanced to explain the etiology of this affection have been many. The one that it is dependent upon absorption of the bile from the intestinal tract is the most plausible. The meconium contains about one per cent. of bile; when food first enters the stomach of the new born both the secretion of the bile and its absorption by the intestinal mucosa is increased. It should be remembered that the ductus venosus Arantii remains patent for several days following birth; and as a result a part at least of the biliary constituents flows directly into the general circulation by way of the vena cava, and there produces the icterus; another factor that should be considered is the slowness with which the bile pigments are dissolved in the urine of the new born. The increased amount of bilirubin in the intestines, and its absorption into the general circulation, is favored by an increased destruction of the red blood corpuscles. Symptoms.--The icterus appears upon the second or third day following birth. It appears first upon the face and chest. The sclera are involved late if at all. The discoloration persists from a few days to two or three weeks. The functions of the organ and the health seem to be but little disturbed, although there is some languor and sleepiness. The urine may present nothing abnormal. If concentrated it may be a little darker than normal, and may contain a slight trace of albumin. The stools have a normal color. The pulse is not ...

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