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Hyperpiesia.
Fifteen patients with varying symptoms, but with only
this one sign were kept under observation at the clinic during
the year. In some it appeared to be of a temporary nature
associated with the sudden cessation of menstruation.
Breasts.
Only 3 patients came specifically complaining of discomfort
or pain in the breasts. Two of these had chronic mastitis, and
one had advanced carcinoma.
Intestines.
Three patients were seen who had symptoms suggestive of
carcinoma of the intestines —they were all transferred to hospital.
Rheumatism.
A large number of patients complained of pains in joints
and muscles, and had either rheumatoid or osteo-arthritis. They
were given general advice about protection and movements of
the joints, and, when necessary, they were referred to the Dentist
or to the Solarium or to hospital.
Eye Defects.
Several patients were presbyopic and were suffering from
headaches. They were sent to the Eye Hospital.
Miscellaneous Group.
The remainder of the patients suffered from a variety of
conditions such as heart disease, hernia, visceroptosis, varicose
veins, varicose ulcers, anaemia, obesity and debility.
FAIRBY GRANGE CONVALESCENT HOME.
The number of patients in the home of necessity remains
about the same from year to year; particulars of admissions
during 1936 are shewn hereunder:—
Number of women admitted 191
Number of babies admitted 101
Number of toddlers admitted 108
MIDWIFERY SERVICE.
Under this scheme 272 patients "booked" during the year,
compared with 410 patients last year. In 140 of these cases the
full fee of the midwife was paid by the Council and a proportion
of the fee was paid in 117 other cases; the remaining 15 cases
were assessed to pay the full fee.