The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:4085] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: Dr / Regarding: Countess Jane Cochrane (Stuart) (of Dundonald; Lady Dundonald) (Patient) / 16 June 1777 / (Outgoing)
Reply, 'Countess of Dundonald'
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 4085 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/9/58 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 16 June 1777 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Scribal copy ( includes Casebook Entry) |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Reply, 'Countess of Dundonald' |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:850] |
Case of the Countess of Dundonald whose complaints are considered 'gouty and gravellsh'. |
1 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:2030] | Addressee | Dr |
| [PERS ID:2029] | Patient | Countess Jane Cochrane (of Dundonald; Lady Dundonald) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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Countess of Dundonald
Complaints Rheumatic Gouty and gravellish constituti¬
onal ailments of long standing - not to be eradicated but may
be alleviated &c ----
The Perspiration to be supported by wearing flannels next
the skin every where & particularly keeping the feet and legs
warm and dry night and day
Exercise very necessary. Walking allowable; but it cannot
be pushed without danger & therefore a Carriage necessary & to
be used as often as convenient, nothing better for a Rheumatic
& Gouty person & gravellish complaints unless they have gone
to a great height can hardly be hurt by it -- And
if possible in the Summer Season a journey of 2 or 3 weeks --
-- In Diet your own experience must direct you - Avoid
Fish --- use a Moderate but not low Diet & all cold
windy food from the garden must be avoided ---
Milk if you digest it very proper & mares milk in the
morning & may be of great service.
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Costiveness must be avoid it or removed when
it happens. The Medicine ordered formerly will I
hope answer the purpose, if not I must leave it
to your Ladyships experience to supply one --
The only other Medicine is the Solution of Guaiac -
in small quantity at first, but if it does not prove warm in
the Stomach the Dose may be increased to 2 tablespoonfuls
at bedtime -- & continued for a fortnight & may be
tried again after some intermission. --
Drink -- plain water best -- No malt Liquor.
While taking milk, wine very doubtfull and if
[strong?] ot necessary. Spirits & water.
June 16. 1777
Diplomatic Text
Countess of Dundonald
Complaints Rheumatic Gouty and gravellish constituti¬
onal ailments of long standing - not to be eradicated but may
be alleviated &c ----
The Perspiration to be supported by wearing flannels next
the skin every where & particularly keeping the feet and legs
warm and dry night and day
Exercise very necessary. Walking allowable; but it cannot
be pushed without danger & therefore a Carriage necessary & to
be used as often as convenient, nothing better for a Rheum:
& Gouty person & gravellish compts unless they have gone
to a great height can hardly be hurt by it -- And
if possible in the Summer Season a journey of 2 or 3 weeks --
-- In Diet your own experience must direct you - Avoid
Fish --- use a Moderate but not low Diet & all cold
windy food from the garden must be avoided ---
Milk if you digest it very proper & mares milk in the
morning & may be of great service.
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Costiveness must be avoid it or removed when
it happens. The Medicine ordered formerly will I
hope answer the purpose, if not I must leave it
to your Ladyships experience to supply one --
The only other Med. is the Solution of Guaiac -
in small qty at first, but if it does not prove warm in
the Stomach the Dose may be increased to 2 tablespf.
at bedtime -- & continued for a fortnight & may be
tried again after some intermission. --
Drink -- plain water best -- No malt Liquor.
While taking milk, wine very doubtfull and if
[strong?] ot necessary. Spirits & water.
June 16. 1777
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