Abstract
Smolenski 1 attributes the Cammidge reaction to saccharose. This led us to think of some intestinal lesion as a possible source of the Cammidge reaction. Two possibilities seem to be evident (1) absorption of saccharose as such, (2) reversible action of intestinal saccharase.
To test this view the Cammidge test was made on urines in cases of “chronic intestinal disturbance.” Twelve cases, only one of which showed a clinical suspicion of a pancreatitis, were studied. Five gave a positive Cammidge reaction. The case showing probably the most pronounced reaction failed to give the Cammidge test after 48 hours'starvation. During the twelve hours following the starvation period a liberal quantity of milk sweetened with levulose was given. This did not lead to a positive Cammidge.
From the experiments made thus far it seems probable that in cases showing a positive Cammidge there may be some relationship between the amount of cane sugar ingested and the intensity of the Cammidge reaction.
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