02308cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000044001122450063001562640051002193000047002703360026003173370026003433380036003695000031004055080029004365201420004655340045018856530017019308560042019479990017019894314UtSlPG20260610133124.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aRC1 aTilden, J. H.q(John Henry),d1851-194010aAppendicitis: The Etiology, Hygenic and Dietetic Treatment 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-08-01  aCreated by Steve Solomon  a"Appendicitis: The Etiology, Hygenic and Dietetic Treatment" by J. H. Tilden is a medical treatise likely written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the causes, hygienic practices, and dietary recommendations for treating appendicitis, emphasizing the link between health management and the onset of this condition. It offers insights into the anatomy of the appendix, the nature of related diseases, and critiques contemporary medical practices regarding appendicitis treatment.  The opening of the work underscores Tilden's belief that appendicitis arises when natural health laws are disregarded, and it introduces the physiological and anatomical groundwork necessary for understanding the condition. Tilden discusses the shortcomings of surgical interventions often associated with appendicitis as surgical procedures begin to gain popularity in the medical community. He reflects on instances from his medical practice, providing anecdotes contrasting conventional treatments—such as surgery and the use of opiates—with his view that dietary modification, rest, and abstaining from food can be more effective. The initial chapters aim to equip readers with a deeper understanding of appendicitis's underlying causes and promote a more holistic approach to treatment that prioritizes dietary and hygienic principles over invasive medical practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAppendicitis40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4314  c46360d46360