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100 1 _aTilden, J. H.
_q(John Henry),
_d1851-1940
245 1 0 _aAppendicitis: The Etiology, Hygenic and Dietetic Treatment
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-08-01
508 _aCreated by Steve Solomon
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAppendicitis
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4314
999 _c46360
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