John Conyers, 3rd Baronet to Hans Sloane – n.d. [pre-1716]
Item info
Date: n.d. [pre-1716] Author: John Conyers, 3rd Baronet Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4075 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)
n.d. [pre-1716]
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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
Conyers
Original Page
Transcription
Sir John Conyers, 3rd Baronet (1649-1719) was the son of Sir Christopher Conyers, 2nd Baronet and Elizabeth Langhorne. His son was named Sir Baldwin Conyers, 4th Baronet (1681-1731) (http://www.thepeerage.com/p63863.htm#i638627).
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: Mrs. Conyers
Gender:
Age: -
Description
"heavy"
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Diagnosis
She had fever that came and went like "vapours."
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
Purging; "Serenity powder"
Ongoing Treatment:
Response:After purging she became "lightsome" but the Jesuit's powder made her stomach worse. Alternated between being too hot and too cold. Her hands and tongue were moist. Later in the day she suffered from futher stomach pain and grippe in her back. That evening she had a shivering fit and she felt short of breath. Her wheezing abated and she wanted the curtains to be left open for air. She remained in bed.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Back, Fevers, Lungs, Stomach, Vapours