John Gratwicke to Hans Sloane – September 11, 1720
Item info
Date: September 11, 1720 Author: John Gratwicke Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4075 Folio: f. 181
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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)
September 11, 1720
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
Chichester
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Others mentioned
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Patients mentioned
John Gratwicke
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Transcription
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: N/A John Gratwicke
Gender:
Age: -
Description
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Diagnosis
His Apothecary said that his bleeding was from the Piles and Gratwicke wanted Sloane's advice about it.
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
Ongoing Treatment:He was taking vomits, pills, spa water and bitter wine before dinner according to Sloane's directions.
Response:He felt stronger and his appetite was better but was troubled with gnawing pains in his bowels and back, which kept moving around. He was also costive and voided blood, which he had done for some time though not noticed. pains which he feels, despite what his apothecary says, comes from piles. He also had swelling in his legs and belly and urine of a "high colour", which had altered little.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Back, Urinary, Stomach, Pain, Kidney, Inflammations, Blood, Haemorrhoids