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franz.Description Source
Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica - J.H. ClarkePharmacological Group
Description
The alkaline-saline springs of Franzensbad, near Eger, in вohemia. Franzens-quelle, Salz-quelle, Wiesen-quelle.
Nosology
Chlorosis. сonstipation. Debility. Diarrhoea. Dyspepsia. Nervous derangement.
Typical features
The Franzensbad waters are resorted to for their tonic effect, especially in chronic derangement of the digestion, obstinate constipation and inertia of the lower bowel, anaemia following passive haemorrhages, chlorosis, and nervous disturbances caused by debility. The waters of each of the three principal springs-Franzens-quelle (F. Salz-quelle (S.), and Wiesen-quelle (W. - have been proved by Doctor Watzke. Sodium sulphate is by far the most predominant ingredient in each, the chloride and carbonate of soda coming next. The waters are also highly charged with carbonic acid gas. Great sense of weakness, physical and mental, was produced by all. Under F. there was increased sensitiveness to cold. сontractive sensations were noticed, as: сontractive pain in whole forehead; sensation of contraction of skin of forehead between eyebrows. Many symptoms of disordered stomach and bowels occurred, and some peculiar symptoms in the penis and generative organs. Sensitiveness of the surface generally.
Dif. diagnostics
Compare: Nat. sul. Kali iod. (diffused sensitiveness).
Psyche and consciousness
Great ill-humour.
Head, face, and ears
Contractive pain in whole of forehead. Occiput near vertex warm to touch. Sensitiveness of whole head and eyeball,.
Sensation of great dryness and hardness of lids.
Fluent coryza in moving after rising, with constant tickling in left nostril, lachrymation of left eye and frequent sneezing.
Sensation of great dryness and hardness of lids.
Fluent coryza in moving after rising, with constant tickling in left nostril, lachrymation of left eye and frequent sneezing.
Mouth and throat
Tongue coated white. Dryness of palate and throat. Earthy or burnt taste in mouth.
Constriction in throat; after supper; with nausea.
Constriction in throat; after supper; with nausea.
Gastrointestinal tract
Appetite diminished. Repeated, empty violent eructations.
Aching, distension, and marked sensitiveness of the whole abdomen. Stitches in region of gall-bladder. Gurgling; painless rumbling; colic; slight griping, followed by diarrhoea. Painful drawing in groin on micturition.
Contractive, at times jerking pain in anus nearly whole forenoon. - сonstant empty urging to stool. Semi-fluid evacuations; after eating; preceded and followed or not by pain. - сonstipation.
Aching, distension, and marked sensitiveness of the whole abdomen. Stitches in region of gall-bladder. Gurgling; painless rumbling; colic; slight griping, followed by diarrhoea. Painful drawing in groin on micturition.
Contractive, at times jerking pain in anus nearly whole forenoon. - сonstant empty urging to stool. Semi-fluid evacuations; after eating; preceded and followed or not by pain. - сonstipation.
Urogenital system
Distressing (slow) drawing through the whole urethra. Stitches in orifice of urethra; followed by unpleasant itching. Frequent micturition.
Erection without sexual desire; desire diminished. Sensitiveness, at times painful drawing in penis; frequently returns, is apparently seated in mucous membrane of urethra (S. Violent tickling in prepuce and glans.
Erection without sexual desire; desire diminished. Sensitiveness, at times painful drawing in penis; frequently returns, is apparently seated in mucous membrane of urethra (S. Violent tickling in prepuce and glans.
Chest organs
Voice rough and deep; hoarseness. Dry, tickling cough, frequently repeated, caused by tickling in soft palate (S).
Sensitiveness, external painfulness; constriction in chest.
Sensitiveness, external painfulness; constriction in chest.
Limbs and spine
Severe long-lasting pain in back and loins; a disagreeable sensation of heaviness and pressure, towards morning, while lying in bed, only after rising;
Skin
Sticking itching in various places.
Sleep
Frequent waking with unusually vivid and remembered dreams.