Iodine

Questions

Give the general symptoms of Iodine. It acts chiefly upon the glandular and lymphatic systems, stimulating them at first to an increased action, which is soon followed by marked depression, emaciation and atrophy. Give principal characteristics of Iodine. 1. Ravenous appetite, with great emaciation. 2. Its action on the glands, causing enlargements. 3. Its fever, distinguished from that of Aconite only by the mental symptoms. Give indications for Iodine in Marasmus. Extreme hunger, but in spite of this the patient emaciates: the function of the glands is interfered with; there is great torpidity and sluggishness of the system.

What are the symptoms of Iodine in Scrofulosis?

Where there is great induration of the glands, they are very sluggish and torpid; the patient is subject to wasting diseases; there is wasting of the mammae, ovaries, testicles, etc.

What are some other indications for Iodine in glandular troubles ?

In goitre, an enlargement of the thyroid gland, it is a useful remedy; also in orchitis, with pains extending to the abdomen.

When is Iodine indicated in Croup ?

It is very similar to Bromine ; there is a hoarse voice and difficult inspiration; the child grasps at its throat; croup caused by long-continued damp weather, with more fever than in Bromine, and the general temperament of the drug. Give indications for Iodine in Pneumonia. First and second stages, especially in the croupous form, where the hepatization tends to extend rapidly; difficulty in breathing, as if the chest would not expand; cough and blood- streaked sputa, accompanied by high fever.

What is the unique use of Chlorine ?

For spasm of the glottis. Inhaled in the form of Chlorine water, and given internally at the same time, it has speedily relieved this affection.