Tresorie – RHEUMATIC FEVER CINA [Rheumatic Fever & Cina]

Roy James, aet 6 years. Was called to
see him June 3d, and found him burning hot in profuse sweat; ankles and
knees much swollen; hot, spotted red, tender to the touch; patient
dreading least motion; thirst, with eager drinking, no stool or desire for
several days. Bryonia.

June 4. -Seemed to be slightly better.
Sac. lac.

June 5. -Hip joints, wrists, elbows,
shoulders and neck involved; head drawn to right side; profuse, hot
perspiration; joints swollen and very tender; dread of motion and touch,
the latter seeming due to excessive irritability; hates to be even looked
at, and yet wants to be amused by his mother all the time, and will only
rest when so nursed; nose dry, producing whistling breathing; while line
around mouth and from nostrils to angles of mouth; tongue covered with a
brown fur, probably a chronic condition, as boy has a dirty skin and is
illy nourished. Cina 30, in water, at three hour intervals.

June 6. -Decided improvement; slept
well during night. Sac. lac.

June 7. -Boy up, dressed, playing
carefully about room Sac. lac.

June 9. -Boy well, playing ball.