Symptoms

The most important symptom is headache--either dull and continuous, or sharp, stabbing, or lancinating. The pain may be made to diffuse itself all over the head. Sometimes it is limited to the front, and sometimes to the back. When it is in the back of the head it extends down the spine. Occasionally the pains are decidedly localized, with a sensitiveness to the touch.

Treatment

In cases where constitutional syphilis is suspected, there may be a growth known as gummata. These cases are treated by iodid of potassium, mercury, etc. I should expect to accomplish as much by proper dieting and proper general care of the system. There is nothing that will increase the elimination equal to a proper combination of foods and the restricting of food to systemic requirements.