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First Lines of the Practice of Physic, Vol. 3 of 4 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

William Cullen

 
9781332261307: First Lines of the Practice of Physic, Vol. 3 of 4 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Understanding the causes and care of abnormal menstrual bleeding and related digestive symptoms, with practical, doctor-tested guidance.

This edition presents a focused, clinical view on menorrhagia and its remedies, plus foundational notes on indigestion and digestive function. It emphasizes how to recognize when irregular bleeding warrants care and how to begin treatment with sensible, noninvasive steps.

The book explains what constitutes an immoderate flow, how to judge it against an individual’s normal pattern, and when it signals a deeper problem. It outlines the key causes, from habits and circumstances to more lasting vessel changes, and it shows how to approach treatment in stages. Readers will see how to frame care around avoiding remote causes, moderating the flow, and restoring overall tone.
  • Definitions and criteria for difficult or excessive bleeding, with guidance on when it matters clinically.
  • Remote and direct causes, plus how lifestyle and habits influence the condition.
  • Three practical treatment aims: prevention, palliation of symptoms, and restoring bodily tone.
  • Common supportive measures and cautions that help manage symptoms in practice.
Ideal for medical students and practicing physicians seeking a clear, methodical approach to gynecologic and digestive health in a historical clinical framework.

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