Jonathan Key to Hans Sloane – March 19, 1701/02
Item info
Date: March 19, 1701/02 Author: Jonathan Key Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4038 Folio: f. 315
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Language
English
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Library
British Library, London
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Categories
Charity, Medical
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Subjects
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Date (as written)
March 19, 1701/02
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
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Others mentioned
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Patients mentioned
Unnamed
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Transcription
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: N/A Unnamed
Gender:
Age:35 years old -
Description
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Diagnosis
Sinuous ulcer on patient's back; emaciation; cough; spitting; stomach pain.
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
A scruple of Calomellano overnight, which Key purged in the morning. Mercury was also administered.
Ongoing Treatment:
Response:The Calomellano and subsequent purge cured the stomach pains, but Key is still unsure of whether it was worms. The mercury had no apparent effect; it gave the patient no ease, and three days later, he developed diarrhea, the stools of which contained globuli like small potatoes. The patient felt much better after this voiding, 'thought himself in heaven', but continues to void the 'globuli'.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Worms, Stomach, Skin ailments, Pain, Injuries (includes wounds, sores, bruises), Coughs