Aurum sulphuratum

Auric sulphide. Au S3. Olslssl — Enuresis. Goitre. Head, nodding of. Impotence. Jaundice. Maomiaef affections of. Nightmare. Nose, swelling of. Paralysis agitans. Pruritus vulvae. Staggering.

Characteristics

This is a valuable gold preparation which I have used with success in Aurum cases with some Sulphur indications. It has been proved, and the most striking symptoms are the f following : Constant nodding of head (suggesting paralysis agitans). Lancinations in occiput Redness and swelling of nose ; crusts ; dry coryza ; great sensitiveness to least contact. Sensitiveness to touch was observed in other parts. Inclined to vomit after eating. Nocturnal enuresis. Impotence. Lancinations in penis. Heaviness in genitals. Heat, lancinations, and itching of vulva. There is swelling of the breasts ; they are painful to touch ; nipples are cracked ; lancinating pain in point of nipples. Thick yellowish leucorrhoea, especially in morning. Staggering gait Weariness. Frightful dreams : thieves,

Mind p. 230

Desire for solitude. — Disgust for life.

Head p. 230

Constant nodding of head. — Continual rush of blood to head. "— Lancinations in occiput. — Itching of scalp, < night. — Burning and smarting of scalp. — Falling out of hair.

Eyes p. 230

Redness of lids. — Morning agglutination. — Stye near outer canthus. — Photophobia.

Nose p. 230

Redness and swelling of nose. — Crusts on nose. — Sensitiveness to least contact.

Face p. 230

Cracked lips.

Mouth p. 230

Redness, swelling and bleeding of gums.— Aphthae.

Throat p. 230

Swelling of thyroid.

Stomach p. 230

Great thirst— Watery eructations tasting of ingesta. — Frequent hiccough. — Very slow digestion.

Urinary Organs p. 230

Nocturnal enuresis.— Thick, yellow, red and sandy urine.

Male Sexual Organs p. 230

Frequent erections with desire for embrace, but ceasing immediately. — Impotence.

Female Sexual Organs p. 230

Thick, yellowish leucorrhoea, esp. in the morning. — Irregular menstruation. — Sensitiveness of uterus to touch. — Swelling of breasts ; painful to touch. — Cracks on nipples.

Respiratory Organs p. 230

Nightly paroxysms of loud cough. — Hard cough with scanty expectoration of pure blood. — Suffocating attacks at night.

Heart p. 230

Palpitation when ascending a height.

Generalities p. 230

Staggering gait.

Sleep p. 230

Troublesome frightful dreams ; of thieves ; of assassins.