Introduction
Digallic acid, C14H14O9. Preparation: Triturations.
Mouth
Tongue white, dry. Leathery dryness of the mucous membrane of the mouth and intestinal canal.
Stomach
Loss of appetite. Thirst. Vomiting. Obstinate vomiting of bilious substances. Symptoms of ileus and vomiting.
Indigestion. Painful sensation in the epigastric region and abdomen. Violent pressure in the stomach.
Abdomen
The intestines could be felt like cylindrical enlargements through the walls of the abdomen; over these parts percussion was sometimes dull. Distension of the abdomen. Abdomen sensitive to pressure but not distended. Pains in the abdomen. Symptoms of ileus. Colic.
Stool
Purulent and bloody discharge from the bowels. Obstinate constipation. Obstinate constipation for eight days. An obstinate attack of constipation, which lasted for eight days, and was only dissipated on the ninth by 2 drops of Croton oil.
Urinary organs
Urine scanty, dark colored.
Respiratory organs
Respiration 36.
Heart and Pulse
Palpitation. Pulse 108.
Generalities
Weakness.
Fever
Fever.