J. Hopson to Hans Sloane – n.d. [Monday]
Item info
Date: n.d. [Monday] Author: J. Hopson Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4075 Folio: f. 264
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Language
English
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Library
British Library, London
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Categories
Medical, Travel
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Subjects
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Date (as written)
n.d. [Monday]
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
Kingston
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Others mentioned
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Patients mentioned
J. Hopson
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Transcription
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: N/A J. Hopson
Gender:
Age: -
Description
Had pain all weekend inside penis. Had running of the reins.
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Diagnosis
Patient wondered if it was venereal, but he had checked with the woman and she was fine.
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
Sloane previously prescribed Linctus and Bristol water and an unnamed emulsion for running of the reins and painful urination. There was also gravel and heat in his urine.
Ongoing Treatment:
Response:He requested the strongest restoratives but he was afraid of having an infection even though he was sure he does not have one. He also wanted to know exactly what effect the medicine should have. Planned to visit Sloane when he came to London in a week or so.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Genitals, Kidney, Urinary, Venereal complaints