White of Egg in Diarrhea.
The Allg. Med. Zeit. says that Celli has recently called attention to the curative properties of the albumen of hens’ eggs in severe diarrhea affections. In a discussion before a medical society at Rome he advocated its use, and related two cases of chronic enteritis and diarrhea which, having resisted all treatment, speedily made complete recoveries under the use of egg albumen. The same remedy is strongly recommended in the diarrhea accompanying febrile cachexia, and in that of phthisis. In two cases of diarrhea dependent upon tertiary syphilis, it was found of no avail. On post-mortem examination diffuse amyloid degeneration of the arterioles of the villi was found in these cases. The whites of eight or ten eggs are beaten up and made into an emulsion with a pint of water. This is to be taken in divided quantities during the day. More may be given if desired. The insipid taste can be improved with lemon, anise, or sugar. In case of colic, a few drops of tincture of opium may be added.—Medical Compendium.