Observations on the hepatitis of India, and on the prevalent use of mercury in the diseases of this country / by William Saunders.

  • Saunders, William, 1743-1817.
Date:
1809
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Credit: Observations on the hepatitis of India, and on the prevalent use of mercury in the diseases of this country / by William Saunders. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by Royal College of Physicians, London. The original may be consulted at Royal College of Physicians, London.

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    the practitioners agreed, whether any preference is due to-any one over others. Blisters also are invariably serviceable when the local affection is severe. After these means have been used for about two days, the mercurial course is begun without delay, and without re- gard to the state of the bowels, even where there is a constant .flux, with bloody stools, and even before the thirst and general heat have subsided, provided the pulse has softened, and the local pain become moderate. The mode of exhibiting mercury is generally by inunction, and it must be used in considerable quantity and with unremitting perseverance, till the disease is subdued, unless the actual formation