Observations on the opinions of ancient and modern physicians : including those of ... Dr. Cullen, respecting the nature and cause of the uterine discharge. Also, observations on the opinions of Dr. Cullen on amennorrhaea [sic] ... of Dr. Saunders on diseases of the liver, of Dr. Thomas on cahexia [sic] Africana, and of Dr. Beddoes on scrofula. And remarks on the method of cure of ... chlorosis, amennorrhoea, or green-sickness / [Andrew Fogo].

  • Fogo, A. (Andrew), 1744-1813
Date:
1803
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Credit: Observations on the opinions of ancient and modern physicians : including those of ... Dr. Cullen, respecting the nature and cause of the uterine discharge. Also, observations on the opinions of Dr. Cullen on amennorrhaea [sic] ... of Dr. Saunders on diseases of the liver, of Dr. Thomas on cahexia [sic] Africana, and of Dr. Beddoes on scrofula. And remarks on the method of cure of ... chlorosis, amennorrhoea, or green-sickness / [Andrew Fogo]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    write to me: I received a very minute state¬ ment of the case, and having full confidence in my friend’s discernment, I had no hesitation to order medicines, &c. similar to those in Case I. I forbade sea bathing, but advised her to go to the sea side, for the sake of being at liberty, and of using gentle exercise. I received very flattering accounts from time to time of Miss Y-’s symptoms abating; and in the beginning of the following year I was happy to see Miss Y-- in full health, who expressed her gratitude at a short interview on her way home. CASE III. Mr K. above thirty years old, had been much confined to writing and accounts ; was often af¬ fected with violent head-ach, want of appetite, &c. In August, 1801, he was ordered by his physician vitriolic acid, vomits, bitters, aroma¬ tics, opiates, mercurials, and spirituous volatile applications to the head. The head-ach attacked periodically in the evening, was supposed to be and was treated as an intermittent, with very strong preparations of bark and bitters in strong white wines. These having no good effect, dia¬ phoretics mixed with calomel and opium were tried; a blistering plaster on the neck; the head