Osteopathy Complete Elmer D. Barber, D. O. 1898                DISEASES OF THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM  
 
LEUCOCYTHEMIA, LEUKEMIA, OR WHITE BLOOD
(Abnormal increase in. the number of white corpuscles, with glandular enlargement.)

SYMPTOMS
    Enlargement of the spleen, liver, and lymphatic glands; dyspnea; diarrhea; edema; epistaxis; and febrile periods.  More common in men than in women.

TREATMENT
    In the treatment of this disease, in addition to the Treatment to Equalize the Circulation, particular attention should be given to freeing the lymphatic circulation in the immediate vicinity of the enlarged glands.  Manipulate the lymphatic glands carefully and thoroughly, rolling them between the finger and thumb, also work under them as deeply as possible.  Place the hand lightly over the liver, if enlarged, and vibrate gently for three minutes.  See Vibration.  Treat in a similar manner any other gland which may be enlarged.  See Lymphadenoma.
    Check the diarrhea by placing the knee in the back just below the last dorsal, and drawing the patient backward, pressing hard with the knee; hold a moment in this position.  Place the hand over the bowels and vibrate gently for one or two minutes.
 

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LYMPHADENOMA, HODGKIN’S DISEASE, OR PSEUDOLEUKEMIA
(Enlargement of the lymphatic glands and outer adenoid tissues, with diminution of red corpuscles and hemoglobin.)

SYMPTOMS
    Cervical glands usually first involved.  Weakness; pallor; anorexia, loss of appetite; pyrexia, paroxysm of fever; spleen not so much enlarged as in Leucocythemia.

TREATMENT
    1.  Thorough Treatment to Equalize the Circulation.  Be very thorough and careful in cervical region to work as deep and strong as patient can conveniently stand.
    2.  Manipulate each of the enlarged lymphatic glands, rolling them beneath the fingers, working under them as much as possible.
    3.  Place the tips of the fingers upon the enlarged glands, vibrating hard and strong.   See Vibration.
    It is remarkable how soon, if this treatment is given in a thorough, careful manner, the patient will show signs of recovery.
    Treatment should be given every other day, and should occupy about fifteen or twenty minutes.