The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1816] From: Mr John Short / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Mr John Pearson (Patient) / 4 February 1780 / (Incoming)
Letter from John Short concerning the case of Mr Pearson, who is suffering from a 'suppression of urine'.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1816 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/896 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 4 February 1780 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Authorial original |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Letter from John Short concerning the case of Mr Pearson, who is suffering from a 'suppression of urine'. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | Yes |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:362] |
Case of Mr Pearson who has a lot of long-term symptoms, including 'low spirits' and 'suppressed urine'. |
7 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:671] | Author | Mr John Short |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:672] | Patient | Mr John Pearson |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:671] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr John Short |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Bo'ness (Borness / Borrowstouneness) | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Place of Handstamp | Bo'ness (Borness / Borrowstouneness) | Mid Scotland | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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Since yesterday Mr. Pearson has been more
distres'd with the suppression of Urine, than any time
before, not that his desires are more frequent but the
contrary - Only when he desires to void it often will not
exceed a spoonful or two & frequently none. He has since
Wednesday I think more of a
d↑r↑owsiness on him, & inclination
to sleep tho' he is not sensible of it himself.
His pulse full
quicker than when you saw him, & complains of a general
weakness over his whole body attended with violent pains,
thro' every joint
& the small of his back - I gave him
yesterday morning a dose of Magnesia with
Rhubarb, but
at four afternoon had no Effect therefore gave one ounce of Glauber's salts
which at 8 shewed no appearance to operate. I then as he com¬
plained much of oppression, sickness &c.
gave an Emolient
Glyster
which had the desired Effect by giving two moderate
& easy stools - as he has had no stool this day now 7 p.m.
I gave another dose of his salts,
as he seems not fond of his
first draught & more accustom'd to the second and hopes it will
have its desired Effects; he is
using [Decoct. Abth. in Arab:?] and
begun to the Uva Ursi, therefore
hopes to hear from you in
course with what further directions may occur to you which
will oblige
Your most Obedient Servant
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Dr. William Cullen
Physician
Edinburgh
Mr J. Short Concerning
Mr. Pearson
February 4th. 1780
V.X p.156.
Diplomatic Text
Since yesterday Mr. Pearson has been more
distres'd with the suppression of Urine, than any time
before, not that his desires are more frequent but the
contrary - Only when he desires to void it often will not
exceed a spoonful or two & frequently none. He has since
Wednesday I think more of a
d↑r↑owsiness on him, & inclination
to sleep tho' he is not sensible of it himself.
His pulse full
quicker than when you saw him, & complains of a general
weakness over his whole body attended with violent pains,
thro' every joint
& the small of his back - I gave him
yesterday morning a dose of Magnesia with
Rhubarb, but
at four afternoon had no Effect therefore gave Sal Glaub. ℥i.
which at 8 shewed no appearance to operate. I then as he com¬
plained much of oppression, sickness &c.
gave an Emolient
Glyster
which had the desired Effect by giving two moderate
& easy stools - as he has had no stool this day now 7 p.m.
I gave another dose of his salts,
as he seems not fond of his
first draught & more accustom'd to the second and hopes it will
have its desired Effects; he is
using [Decoct. Abth. in Arab:?] and
begun to the Uva Ursi, therefore
hopes to hear from you in
course with what further directions may occur to you which
will oblige
Your most Obt. Servt.
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Dr. William Cullen
Physician
Edinr.
Mr J. Short C
Mr. Pearson
Febry. 4th. 1780
V.X p.156.
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