Diana Howard to Hans Sloane – June 8, 1698
Item info
Date: June 8, 1698 Author: Diana Howard Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4037 Folio: ff. 83-84
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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 8, 1698
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
Ashtead
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Others mentioned
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Patients mentioned
Thomas Howard
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Transcription
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: N/A Thomas Howard
Gender:
Age: -
Description
Thomas was 'sensible of a lassitude, inclining to drowsiness', which typically prefaces a 'fit'; this was confirmed by sharpness while urinating and pale colour.
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Diagnosis
Thomas has been urinating in greater quantity than normal, and it is accompanied by heat and sharpness.
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
Attempted to stop the fit with 'sensible intermissions' of heat and cold; going abroad in his coach or walking outside.
Ongoing Treatment:
Response: -
More information
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Medical problem reference
Pain, Weariness, Urinary