The medical guide, or, Every man his own physician : in which is contained a lucid and thorough examination of the venereal disease in all its features, with simple and effectual modes of treatment which all may understand and practise, without the aid of a physician / by John Vaughen.

  • Vaughen, John.
Date:
1843
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    Inflammation and Swelling of the Testicles. It is no uncommon thing for inflammation and swelling of the testicles to occur in the early stages of the gonorrhoea. These are not pro- duced by gonorrhoea alone, but are a frequent result of the use of bougies, or the improper and untimely use of astringent injections. It is by far the most frequent in recent affections, and may also be occasioned by cold, violent exercise, intemperance of any kind, and sometimes suf- fering the scrotum to hang without proper sup- port in walking or riding on horseback. Treatment. We have generally found evaporating lotions of spirits and water, or either, or even vinegar and water, afford great relief in these cases, but we are often compelled to change the treatment and resort to warm fo- mentations, or the anodyne liniment. You must be directed in this matter by your own feelings; and if the cooling lotions afford no relief, or cause a disagreeable sensation, then try the warm applications. (See Remedies.) Sitting over the warm steam arising from decoctions of bitter herbs, or hot vinegar, being careful not to scald the parts, will often afford immediate relief. If the swelling and inflammation are excess- ive, purge freely with epsom and glauber salts, or cream of tartar; keep quiet, live on thin gruel for a few days, and support the testicles with a bag truss, or suspensory bandage. This may prevent a world of trouble. If you find that it will suppurate, apply warm emollient poultices: