Thomas Farrer to Hans Sloane – April 29, 1727
Item info
Date: April 29, 1727 Author: Thomas Farrer Recipient: Hans SloaneLibrary: British Library, London Manuscript: Sloane MS 4075 Folio: f. 116
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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 29, 1727
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Standardised date
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Origin (as written)
Market Harborough, Leicester
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Others mentioned
Mr. Walker
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Patients mentioned
Kynnesman
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Transcription
Patient Details
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Patient info
Name: Mr. Kynnesman
Gender:
Age: -
Description
"formerly used a good deal of exercise & solid sports", but frequently had scorbutic pains and cachexis and pain in back. More recently had been sedentary, which increased his complaints and decreased appetite.
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Diagnosis
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Treatment
Previous Treatment:
tried waters to get rid of obstruction in the kidneys. Medicines Sloane prescribed had no effect on the kidneys or stomach. Forced to stop them.
Ongoing Treatment:Tried instead bitters and water.
Response:Motion of riding increased back pain and caused even more urine discoloration. Urine was never bloody, nor painful to pass. Recent remedies helped his appetite and brought langour.
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More information
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Medical problem reference
Urinary, Wasting, Kidney, Back