Salt Lake Times | 1890-09-22 | Page 2 | Treatment of Piles

Treatment or Piles. So called remedies for piles are without with-out number. The complaint often lasts for years without affecting the general health, and on the other hand constant irritation aud bleeding may at once affect the entire system. Keep the bowels bow-els regular, relying upon fruit and grain diet. Avoid tobacco, condiments, liquor, etc. For bleeding a wash or injoction of tannin is recommended one ounce to half a pint of water. Any good antiseptic anti-septic ointment may be tried, to bo applied ap-plied with a suppository syringe. Inflammation In-flammation is remedied by frequent bathing in cold water, rest and plain food. Herald of Health.