A practical essay on stricture of the rectum; illustrated by cases, showing the connexion of that disease with affections of the urinary organs and the uterus, with piles, and various constitutional complaints / [Frederick Salmon].

  • Salmon, Frederick, 1796-1868.
Date:
1828
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Credit: A practical essay on stricture of the rectum; illustrated by cases, showing the connexion of that disease with affections of the urinary organs and the uterus, with piles, and various constitutional complaints / [Frederick Salmon]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    the disease, became better, the obstruction was never totally removed. CASE XXVIIL Mrs. , age 48.] Jan. 21, 1825.—Suffered almost constantly from pain and weight in the head, accompanied with giddiness, and from indi- gestion; had likewise every symptom of ob- struction; was married, but had no family; the menses had disappeared four years. I advised, Oleum ricint omni nocte, et mist: stom: bis in die. Feb. 28.—She again sent for me; she said she had not been so bad as usual. Advised her, to continue the medicine, and to take vegetable diet. ~ March 5.—Had not had any head-ache for the last four days ; her bowels acted regularly by the use of the oil. Contin : med : omnia. March 12.—Much better; the bowels had acted daily. I told her that, notwithstanding the im- provement of her health, I would advise the ex- amination of the rectum; this she declined, and i took my leave. August 23.—She sent for me; afflicted as before; she had gradually left off all medicine, upon which her sufferings returned. I again urged her to permit an examination of the bowel,