The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:270]: Case of Mr Andrew Stewart who is given detailed advice on diet and exercise to manage dyspepsia and plethora, with three recipes (purgative and laxative); also advised to winter in a warmer climate.
Documents in this case
2 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:3643] |
Reply, in form of retained, corrected draft by Cullen, concerning the case of Andrew Steuart [Stewart?], who is liable to gout. Not numbered, but amounts to a detailed discussion of regimen, particular the adverse effects of cold air on bodies, with advice on exercise and lifestyle. [MMG] May be worth checking if the last pages are among unidentified pieces. | 1769? | |||
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[DOC ID:75] |
Reply 'For Mr Andrew Stewart', concerning diet and exercise as treatment for dyspepsia and plethora, with three recipes (purgative and laxative). He is also advised to winter in a warmer climate. | 31 August 1769 | |||
People involved in this case
2 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 67] | Mr Andrew Stewart |
Unique Places linked to this Case
3 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Country | South Europe | Europe | certain | |||
| Country | Britain | Europe | certain |
Places and role of place
3 found.
| Type | Role | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific | Place of Writing | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Country | Therapeutic Recommendation | South Europe | Europe | certain | |||
| Country | Mentioned / Other | Britain | Europe | certain |
