tabes

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We cannot cure the tabes of the spinal cord.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

In tabes dorsalis faradic treatment will often diminish the anaesthesia and numbness in the legs, with resulting benefit to the ataxy.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various

It may result also from the pressure of an abscess or an aneurysm either inside the pelvis or in the buttock, and is sometimes associated with disease of the spinal medulla, such as tabes.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

There is no doubt, for instance, that certain cases of intractable dyspepsia are associated with tabes and that in nearly the same way obstinate constipation frequently develops.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

Rest alone will do much to diminish pain and promote sleep in tabes, rest with massage and electricity will do more.

From Fat and Blood An Essay on the Treatment of Certain Forms of Neurasthenia and Hysteria by Mitchell, John K.