Generalities
It causes paralytic weakness of me muscles in all parts of the body. Tendency to induration of glands, and other tissues is very marked. Tongue, rectum, uterus etc., are hardened; ulcers with indurated base. Adapted to old people suffering from bronchial catarrh. Sensation of dryness, and of constriction. Constipation of the most aggravated kind, as in cancer of uterus and rectum. Haemorrhages; from leech bite; with large clots. Sensitive to cold; exposure to air causes roughness and chaps in the skin. Useful after operations on the eyes and teeth. Yellow bland discharges. Sensation of constriction, as of a cord or band around limbs, in paralytic states. Relaxation of muscles.
Worse
During sleep; lying on right side; cold. Bad news.
Mind
Nervous tremors, from bad news. Doubting people. Lectophobia.
Head
Burning pain, as of weight on top of head better pressure of cold hand. Vertigo with weakness in the pit of stomach better opening eyes, better turning on right side. Headache better drinking cold water.
Eyes
Prolapse of iris, after cataract operation. Right eye squints, towards the nose.
Ear
Hears every noise in sleep. Purulent otorrhoea.
Throat
Enlarged and indurated tonsils, from frequent colds. Uvula elongated, relaxed. Scraping in throat with cough. Spasms of oesophagus, liquids can scarcely be swallowed. Complete aphonia.
Abdomen
Very obstinate constipation; no desire for days. Hard, marble- like masses passed, but rectum still feels full. Long lasting pain and smarting in rectum after stools. Haematemesis of hard drinkers. Passes large clots from, rectum.
Female
Induration; of cervix uteri; and mammary glands. Chronic yellow vaginal discharge. Menses watery. Hands weak, drops things during menses.
Respiratory
Copious ropy, expectoration, in a.m. in aged persons. Catarrh of chest; chest weak, haemoptysis; and mucus expelled with difficulty.
Heart
Palpitation; worse lying on right side, from thinking of her disease.
Skin
Eczema on the back of penis and scrotum. Alopecia.