John Plummer to Hans Sloane – April 18, 1702
Item info
Date: April 18, 1702 Author: John Plummer Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4038 Folio: ff. 326-327
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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)
April 18, 1702
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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
John Plummer
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Transcription
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: N/A John Plummer
Gender:
Age: -
Description
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Diagnosis
Constipation, with stools that are 'slimy and hard like sheeps' dung'; constant pushing on his bladder and coloured urine; pain.
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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.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Urinary, Constipation, Stomach, Pain