Word: neuralgia
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...sensation, and parts of the body might be badly injured without the person knowing it. The law of eccentric projection is that by which we refer sensation to the end of the nerve on which it is received, instead of at the point of contact with exciting cause. Neuralgia is caused by anything that worries or troubles a person's mind. Malaria is also a fruitful cause of neuralgia...
This disease is hereditary. Among 83 cases of neuralgia Abernethy found that nearly all had their start in inherited nervous disease. A draught of cold air is enough to cause neuralgia in a predisposed person. Among the articles that produce degeneration of the nerve tissues, alcohol stands prominent. The hard drinker, though young in years, in regard to his tissues...
...than twice a week, but a man who is almost constantly exercising needs a bath at least once a day, sometimes oftener. In regard to a cold bath in the morning, the lecturer spoke at some length. A great many evil effects are caused by these baths, such as neuralgia and headaches, for persons who have been without any hearty food for nearly fourteen hours are not prepared to endure such a shock so early in the morning. The best way is to dip a towel into cold water and then rub the body briskly. This has the effect...