W. Cheyne to Hans Sloane – August 4, 1700
Item info
Date: August 4, 1700 Author: W. Cheyne Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4038 Folio: f. 42
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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 4, 1700
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
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Others mentioned
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Patients mentioned
Cheyne
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Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: Mrs. Cheyne
Gender:
Age: -
Description
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Diagnosis
Dropsy (back and legs).
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
Ongoing Treatment:
Response:Soon it will be Mrs. Cheyne's fourteenth day on Sloane's prescription of (unspecified) pills. After she took the tenth pill, she purged black stools, but the next time when she took pills (six at a time), they did not work. As well, she used to be cold, but now is hot. Her stomach and sleep remain troubled and the swelling remains.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Pain, Hydropsy, Back