Medical reports, of the effects of tobacco : principally with regard to its diuretic quality, in the cure of dropsies, and dysuries: together with some observations, on the use of clysters of tobacco, in the treatment of the colic / by Thomas Fowler.

  • Fowler, Thomas, 1736-1801.
Date:
1785
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Credit: Medical reports, of the effects of tobacco : principally with regard to its diuretic quality, in the cure of dropsies, and dysuries: together with some observations, on the use of clysters of tobacco, in the treatment of the colic / by Thomas Fowler. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    May 6th. He has palled three Pints of Urine, and has had one or two loofe Stools, every twenty four hours. The Swel- lings of his Belly, and Thighs are to- tally gone, and thofe of his Legs are only perceptible towards the Evening. Ordered to continue the Infufion. t i . May 16th. The Infufion was finifhed in four Days, proved as diuretic, and laxative as before, and he has had no Swellings, Cough, nor Shortnefs of Breath fince : his Appetite is better, and Strength in- creafed. June 19th, No Return of his Complaint,