GERIATRICS



The preliminary symptoms in some cases are : inclination to exaggerated laughing over an unimportant joke or without any motive. Of there are present congestion to the head, vertigo with inclination to fall forward; or flushes run from head to feet; light flashes or darkness before the eyes are present, and here Veratrum viride 2x., a few globules on the tongue every time such symptoms occur, are a powerful aid Many times a single dose will end such conditions, and as soon as possible a remedy for the totality of the symptoms must be selected.

During an attack Ferrum phosphoricum, Baryta carbonica, Arnica, Opium, etc., according to the case, may be indicated and remove the danger. And finally Kali muriaticum and Arnica in hourly alteration facilitate the absorption of the exudate. Some authorities recommend Phosphorus.

Augusto Vingals