Letter 0744

John Plummer to Hans Sloane – April 18, 1702


Item info

Date: April 18, 1702
Author: John Plummer
Recipient: Hans Sloane

Library: British Library, London
Manuscript: Sloane MS 4038
Folio: ff. 326-327



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Patient Details

  • Patient info
    Name: N/A John Plummer
    Gender:
    Age:
  • Description
  • Diagnosis

    Constipation, with stools that are 'slimy and hard like sheeps' dung'; constant pushing on his bladder and coloured urine; pain.

  • Treatment
    Previous Treatment:

    Took syrup of poppies.


    Ongoing Treatment:

    The patient is bled regularly and 'diligently' taking the unspecified syrup recommended by Sloane.


    Response:

    The syrup of poppies gave the patient a 'comfortable' stool.

  • More information
  • Medical problem reference
    Urinary, Constipation, Stomach, Pain