cially numerous
under the conditions just mentioned. When whole milk is given it is
best to peptonize it. Well-strained meat broths may be given
occasionally to vary the diet and albumenized orange juice or orange
juice in carbonated water may also be given once or twice daily during
the febrile period. After this, the patient may have well-cooked
cereal gruels. These may be dextrinized with vegetable diastase (Taka
diastase) if necessary. A return to normal diet is made gradually to
prevent a return of the trouble. The patient should be advised against
overeating, and eating highly seasoned or indigestible foods.

~Convalescent Diet.~--The diets recommended for use during
convalescence from other intestinal disorders may serve here,
reducing, however, the allowance of meat, since meat proteins are
particularly susceptible to attacks of putrefactive bacteria.

~Dietary Precautions.~--After the body has returned to its normal
state, the patient must keep in mind the danger arising from
constipation and intestinal putrefaction. The following menu is given
as a guide to aid the individual in selecting a diet which will in a
measure assist in preventing future attacks of intestinal putrefaction
and auto-intoxication:

7 A.M. 1 glass of water with orange or lime juice.

BREAKFAST

8 A.M. Stewed prunes or figs.
Cereal and cream.
Buttered toast.
Crisp bacon.
Coffee.

LUNCHEON

Vegetable or tomato soup.
Green vegetables such as cauliflower, greens, or tomatoes; or
Baked dishes such as macaroni and cheese, scalloped macaroni and
tomatoes; or
Baked potatoes, or potatoes _au gratin_, or stuffed tomatoes with rice.
Stewed fruit or fruit jelly.
Sponge cake with simple sauce.
Junket.
Toasted crackers or bread.

DINNER

Milk soup.
Cream of spinach, celery, peas, or tomatoes.
Baked eggs, cheese souffle or nut loaf.
Tender green peas, cauliflower, spinach, boiled or creamed potatoes,
well-boiled rice.
Fruit, vegetable, tomato, or cheese salad.
Simple dessert, such as cottage pudding with simple sauce, fruit
pudding, prune whip, or frozen desserts; ice cream or water ices;
or
Cheese and crackers.
Coffee.

SUMMARY

DIARRHEA

~Character.~--Acute or chronic, accompanying many pathological
conditions, especially in children in whom diarrhea in any form must
be given immediate attention.

~Causes.~--Errors in diet, polluted