The whites of the eggs are to be stirred up in the water in the
proportion of a white to a glass of water, 4 teaspoonfuls of sugar to
be added to every glass, this to be taken by the patient only when
thirsty. If the bowels do not move, no laxative can be taken, but an
injection of warm water or a little soap may be employed. If much
discomfort is produced by the food, a hot compress must be laid over
the stomach or above the navel.
During the second week the diet should remain much the same except for
the addition of one or two pieces of Zweiback three times a day.
During the third week, if pain and blood in the feces are lessening, we
may add soft, well cooked cereal like cream of wheat, cocoa, puree of
split pea made with cream.
Fifth week add minced chicken, coddled egg, =boiled= beef or lamb put
through a meat grinder, soft vegetables such as chopped spinach, squash
and mashed or baked potatoes with liberal quantities of butter.
During and after the sixth week we may add all vegetables which can be
served in puree form, fresh fish, oysters, apple sauce, inside of a
baked apple, prune whip, custard junket, corn starch pudding.
At this time also if all goes well the patient may sit up in bed and
gradually move about, being careful to avoid all sudden movements which
would put a strain on the epigastric region.
If necessary we may also increase our manipulative treatment at this
time.
The patient must be warned against the use of any article of diet which
will be chemically or mechanically irritating to the stomach, for a
period of months, and an examination of feces should be made from time
to time to make sure of no return of hemorrhage.