the leg from the toes to a point somewhat above the knee; the bandage
should extend higher whenever the veins of the thigh also are
dilated. In putting on the bandage the heel may be left uncovered;
after leaving the foot a turn of the bandage will be taken around the
ankle and thence applied upward. A flannel bandage may be easily made
at home. Bias strips are cut about three inches in width and sewed
together end to end so that the joining will lie flat. Unless the
bandage must extend far above the knee, eight yards will be a
sufficient length.

Elastic stockings, which may be purchased from a druggist, serve the
same purpose as the bandage, but are very much less durable. Even if
worn during the day they should be taken off at night; and when
protection of the veins is required after going to bed, the bandage
is the most sanitary way of securing it.

The danger that one of the vessels will break may be disregarded, if
they are constantly protected by the measures that have been
mentioned. In the event of accident, however, make firm pressure over
the bleeding point with a freshly laundered handkerchief, and apply
an ice bag outside the dressing until the doctor arrives.

_Hemorrhoids_.--Hemorrhoids are caused in the same way as
varicose veins of the legs. The two conditions differ merely in point
of location; but hemorrhoids, on account of their location, are much
more exposed to irritation.

Although the development of hemorrhoids cannot always be prevented,
it is a well-known fact that constipation renders the chance of their
appearance much greater. In a measure, therefore, regular, daily