Nevada State Journal from Reno, Nevada • 9

a Nevada State Journal Speaking of Your Health Lester Lt Coleman MD I riday July 21 1978 9 Our 5 year old child has a When she gets very tired her eye turns out more Can this be corrected without an operation? Mrs RE Tenn Dear Mrs The condition Is sometimes called a It Is not a rare or dangerous condition and is readily recognized by eye specialists and general physic ians Some children may complain that letters or pictures are not distinct and run together Looking at television may bother them and there may be unusual sensitivity to light Corrective glasses and specialized eye exercises are very effective in controlling this condition Only in some instances where a particular problem exists is it neces sary to resort to surgery Vegas' Tropicana Plans to Expand LAS VEGAS AP) The Tropicana Hotel and Country Club still in the process of building a $22 million high rise on the Las Vegas Strip has announced plans for a $5 million hotel casino expansion program Mitzi Stauffer Briggs the San rancisco chemical heir ess and president of the club said Wednesday that she and Dell Gustafson a major stockholder In the hotel have agreed on the financing with Valley Bank Under the plans Mrs Briggs said the present casino will be completely renovated and expanded to give the club a new She said the funds also will be used on the Tiffany Tower high rise slated for completion in December Mrs Briggs who pumped $6 million into the hotel in 1975 when it was facing serious financial problems said the Tropicana is now in the black and in the best financial shape its been in for years Although construction work on the 575 room high rise has cut business somewhat she said the hotel is still way ahead Of last year Bursitis Attacks About twice a year I get an attack of bursitis In my right shoulder It is so awful that I can barely work at my job The attacks come on without any warning Is thre any way they can be avoided? Mr OT Mo Dear Mr Bursitis 'is an inflammation of the bursa or small sac which is found in many of the joints of the body The bursa is filled with a lubricating fluid that helps the normal motion and rotation of the bones of the body The bursa can become injured irritated and Inflamed The swelling within the joint limits the motion of the shoulder as a protective mechanism The shoulder bursa is the most common site for bursitis The elbow and the knee are also frequently affected A bursitis can cause a moderate amount of discomfort that normally can be tolerated When the swelling becomes marked the pain can become intolera ble Calcium very often develops within the sac and further limits the motion of the joint and increases the pain Some people with a tendency toward gout may have deposits of uric acid crystals in the bursa This can create the same symptoms of pain and immobility Because of this blood studies for possible uric acid must be done in order to determine the exact cause of repeated bouts of bursitis If gout is the underlying cause control of it may pre vent repeated attacks of bursitis The excellent antigout medications that are now available can reduce te uric acid in the bloodstream Unsuspected injuries while at work lifting heavy weights exposure to drafts and infections elsewhere in the body may also be responsible for attacks such as you describe Many people like yourself are so delighted when they are free of pain of bursitis that they fail to pursue the underlying cause once the attack is over Don't make the same mistake When the exact cause is determined the chances are great that you will be relieved of these distressing epi sodes 7 I discover uour home et Wj Save 119 on this elegantly E3fOi crafted 3PC bedroom Suite! 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