D. Colby to Hans Sloane – May 16,1732
Item info
Date: May 16,1732 Author: D. Colby Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4075 Folio: f. 1
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Language
English
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Library
British Library, London
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Categories
Medical
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Subjects
anxiety, emotions, hysteria, pain
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Date (as written)
May 16,1732
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Standardised date
May 16, 1732
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Origin (as written)
Rockingham
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Others mentioned
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Patients mentioned
Katherine Watson (nee Tufton), Lady Sondes
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Transcription
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: Lady Katherine Watson (nee Tufton), Lady Sondes
Gender: Female
Age:39 -
Description
"hysterical" and "convulsive"; regular menstruation.
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Diagnosis
nervous disorder.
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
Ongoing Treatment:Sloane prescribed powders. Also taking Cons. Rufo. Thericac. Venet. et Sal. Absinth. Colby has also given her three blisters.
Response:Her "head has continued very well and her senses perfect" though it has been "10 days since the usuall return to Nature." Her pulse is low but regular. The powders have given her a couple of bowel movements.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Hysteria, Convulsions, mental illness, emotions