The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser in Plain English Part 137

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL a.s.sOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Gentlemen_--In reply to your inquiry concerning my treatment, I cheerfully give you the following testimonial: "I was troubled for many years with a very bad varicocele, which I received when a boy while jumping. The complaint troubled me exceedingly. I tried almost every known means to effect a cure, but with no avail, for the more I doctored the more aggravated became the disease. After thus suffering for many years and knowing of the fame your Inst.i.tution had attained in curing such diseases, I at last consulted your specialist in that cla.s.s of diseases--was operated upon and returned home in ten days, a sound and well man. I can recommend your Inst.i.tution to all suffering humanity as the most home-like, your nurses the most attentive and specialists the most skillful the world can offer. May you long be the benefactors of mankind."

Yours truly, F.L. Van Etten

VARICOCELE.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL a.s.sOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Ill.u.s.tration: E.H. MAHNKEN, ESQ.]

_Gentlemen_--The result of your operation, performed one year and a half ago for a case of varicocele of twelve years' standing, and which had troubled me very much, has cured me entirely. I am thankful to G.o.d that He put it into my mind to visit your Surgical Inst.i.tute. I cannot recommend your skill too highly.

Yours truly, ED. H. MAHNKEN, Smithton, Pettis Co., Mo.

VARICOCELE.

Medora, Billings Co., N. Dak.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL a.s.sOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

_Gentlemen_--Having been operated upon at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Inst.i.tute, Buffalo, N.Y., for the radical cure of a varicocele on the left side from which I suffered four years, I take pleasure in certifying to the speedy and certain relief afforded, and the painless operation, as performed by the surgeon of the World's Dispensary Medical a.s.sociation. Ten days from the time of the operation I returned home permanently cured.

I desire to express my thanks to the Medical Staff for their skill and attention.

Gratefully yours, Geo. O. Reid

A STRONG ENDORs.e.m.e.nT.

_To whom it may concern_:

[Ill.u.s.tration: H.E. Bankston]

This is to certify that I took treatment at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Inst.i.tute, Buffalo, N.Y., and I was cured of a chronic trouble that had been maltreated by other physicians. While there I saw a man who had been cured by the specialists, who had before been given up to die by the best doctors in Troy, N.Y. Of course, the case must have been a very stubborn one. I afterwards saw a man here, in Georgia, die, who, if he had been in Pierce's Surgical Inst.i.tute under the treatment and care of his skilled doctors and nurses, I know would have most a.s.suredly got well. Why? Because it was only a cage of _stone in the bladder_, and they are easily cured at Dr. Pierce's Surgical Inst.i.tute. I think almost any chronic disease can be cured there, if taken in time, judging from my observations while an inmate of that Inst.i.tution.

H.E. BANKSTON, Barnesville, Pike Co., Ga.

HYDROCELE,

OR DROPSY OF THE s.c.r.o.t.u.m.

This malady consists of a collection of water in the _tunica v.a.g.i.n.alis_, or membranous sac which contains the t.e.s.t.i.c.l.es. It may affect either one or both sides. In health the sac-like covering, or investing membrane, of the t.e.s.t.i.c.l.e secretes a limpid fluid which lubricates its inner surface. When secreted in excess, it acc.u.mulates and const.i.tutes _hydrocele_.

The tumor commences at the bottom of the s.c.r.o.t.u.m and grows very gradually, while hernia, or rupture, with which it is often confounded, progresses from above downwards and makes its appearance suddenly.

We were recently consulted by an aged gentlemen, whose disease a distinguished surgeon had p.r.o.nounced _double hernia_. On examining the enlargement, we found the disease to be dropsy of the s.c.r.o.t.u.m, complicated with varicocele.

CAUSES. Injuries from blows or bruises are among the most common causes of this disease. It may also result from inflammation of the t.e.s.t.i.c.l.e or from excited action in those parts. It has been known to result from stricture of the urethra, or water-pa.s.sage, and also from local irritation along that pa.s.sage.

HYDROCELE.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL a.s.sOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Ill.u.s.tration: H.H. Williams, Esq.]

_Dear Sirs_--In answer to inquiries will say, that any person afflicted as I was, I would advise them not to listen to any ordinary doctor, but leave at once for the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Inst.i.tute, Buffalo, N.Y., where he could get the best of treatment and attendance that money could procure. The table also is loaded with the best of fruits, vegetables, and the finest meats of the markets.

Respectfully, H.H. WILLIAMS, St. Augustine, Florida.

HYDROCELE.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL a.s.sOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Ill.u.s.tration: D. Flynn, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--Without solicitation, but simply to aid suffering humanity, I take pleasure in recommending your place to any suffering from Hydrocele.

I was cured in a short time, after having the Hydrocele for eighteen years. Your new process is painless, no knife being used and is certain, sure and safe. With many good wishes of success, I am,

Yours truly, DAVID FLYNN, (Engineer, S.F. & W. Ry.,) Way Cross, Ware Co., Ga.

HEMATOCELE OR RUPTURED VEINS.

WORLD'S DISPENSARY MEDICAL a.s.sOCIATION, Buffalo, N.Y.:

[Ill.u.s.tration: D. Parker, Esq.]

_Gentlemen_--I was afflicted with Hematocele of large size, caused by an injury, for which home-treatment gave me no relief.

Hearing of your Invalids' Hotel I went there and had an operation performed for its cure. I have the greatest confidence in your Specialists, as the operation was a perfect success. It was perfectly painless, and I was able to go home in less than two weeks with the cure complete. I take pleasure in certifying to the good work you are doing.

With the best of feeling toward the Invalids' Hotel, I am,

Yours truly, DON PARKER, P.O. Box 155, Oakfield, Genesee Co., N.T.