Christopher Jeffries to Hans Sloane – August 5, 1723
Item info
Date: August 5, 1723 Author: Christopher Jeffries Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4075 Folio: ff. 288-289
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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
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Date (as written)
August 5, 1723
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
Brentwood
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Others mentioned
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Patients mentioned
Rider
Original Page
Transcription
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: Mrs. Rider
Gender:
Age: -
Description
Oppressions at stomach, griping pains in bowels, back pain, pale urine, headache, flushing and cold sweat.
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Diagnosis
Sloane noted a prescription, which include two electuaries.
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
See ff. 286-297 for complete case. This is the fifth letter.
Ongoing Treatment:
Response:Mrs. Rider wanted to know what Sloane gave her in London.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Emotions, Headache, Pain, Stomach