W. Cheyne to Hans Sloane – June 11, 1700
Item info
Date: June 11, 1700 Author: W. Cheyne Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4038 Folio: f. 23
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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)
June 11, 1700
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
Drayton
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Others mentioned
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Patients mentioned
Cheyne
Original Page
Transcription
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: Mrs. Cheyne
Gender:
Age: -
Description
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Diagnosis
Back pain; Sloane and Cheyne's apprehension of dropsy is described as now being 'as evident as the sun shines'; legs and belly swollen; constant cough in the morning.
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
Ass's milk; active waters.
Ongoing Treatment:
Response:No change in her condition from either treatment.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Coughs, Pain, Hydropsy