The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:965] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: [ADDRESSEE UNKNOWN] / Regarding: Mr D. Allan (Patient) / 22 May 1780 / (Outgoing)
Reply 'For Mr Allan'; he 'Labours under a weakness both of his breast and Stomach'.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 965 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/13/20 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | 22 May 1780 |
| 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 'For Mr Allan'; he 'Labours under a weakness both of his breast and Stomach'. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:1226] |
Case of Mr D. Allan who is weak from chest and stomach complaints; he is spitting up blood. |
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People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:836] | Patient | Mr D. Allan ( ) |
| [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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For Mr Allan
He Labours under a weakness both of
his breast
and Stomach which
is to be cured by a proper regimen; but this difficult to order as
what might agree with answer for his Stomach,
may not for his breast
He must therefore observe as well as he can a temperament
between solid and windy food. ---- A little of the lighter kinds of
meat at Dinner ---- no meat at supper and if any thing at all
some grain or farinacea - If he can digest milk it should make
a great deal part of his Diet -- Water the only safe drink - no
malt liquor - nor wine if he takes milk -- only a little spirits
& water when his stomach is in disorder & that very sparingly
Tea and Coffee are both bad for him. Cocoa tea or Choc weak
Chocolate he may take with safety --- Moderate fresh air
and exercise will be of the greatest service; but he must walk
always in the most gentle manner but being frequently on horse¬
back always the best -- Avoid cold -- & even wear a flannel shirt
next his skin during Summer -- at all times avoid Costiveness
& therefore a little Rhubarb
or Andersons Pill very frequently.
I have but one medicine --- the cooling Mixture ---
Diplomatic Text
For Mr Allan
He Labours under a weakness both of
his breast
and Stomach wc
is to be cured by a proper regimen; but this difficult to order as
what might agree with answer for his Stomach,
may not for his breast
He must therefore observe as well as he can a temperament
between solid and windy food. ---- A little of the lighter kinds of
meat at Dinner ---- no meat at supper and if any thing at all
some grain or farinacea - If he can digest milk it should make
a great deal part of his Diet -- Water the only safe drink - no
malt liquor - nor wine if he takes milk -- only a little spirits
& water when his stomach is in disorder & that very sparingly
Tea and Coffee are both bad for him. Cocoa tea or Choc weak
Chocolate he may take with safety --- Moderate fresh air
and exercise will be of the greatest service; but he must walk
always in the most gentle manner but being frequently on horse¬
back always the best -- Avoid cold -- & even wear a flannel shirt
next his skin during Summer -- at all times avoid Costiveness
& therefore a little Rhubarb
or Andersons Pill very frequently.
I have but one medicine --- the cooling Mixture ---
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