Alexander Findlater to Hans Sloane – March 20,1718/9
Item info
Date: March 20,1718/9 Author: Alexander Findlater Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4075 Folio: f. 136
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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)
March 20,1718/9
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
Epsom
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Others mentioned
Mr. Ruth Mary Bennett Dr. Crombe
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Patients mentioned
Clesse
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Transcription
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: Captain Clesse
Gender:
Age: -
Description
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Diagnosis
Sloane MS 4075 ff. 137-40, 146-8 also discuss this case, which was later diagnosed as gout.
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
Jalap (purgative)
Ongoing Treatment:Sloane previously prescribed purging for unknown swellings. Dr. Crombe agreed but thought that they should increased in strength and frequency. Dr. Crombe also suggested the Elaterium (purgative medicine), of which Sloane might decide the preparation and frequency. Dr. Crombe did not write anything, but urged Mr Ruth and Captain Cleese to advise Sloane about the Elatertium, "which he says he hathe effected very great cures by."
Response:Swelling of legs and thighs continued to increase.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Fevers, Gout, Hydropsy, Kidney, Stomach, Swelling