Sketches of the most prevalent diseases of India ; comprising a treatise on the epidemic cholera of the East; statistical and topographical reports of the diseases in the different divisions of the army under the Madras presidency; embracing also the annual rate of mortality, &c. Practical observations on the effects of calomel on the alimentary canal and on the diseases most prevalent in India. Also an inquiry into chronic inflammations and abscess of the liver. / By James Annesley.

  • Annesley, James, Sir, 1774-1847.
Date:
1831
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Credit: Sketches of the most prevalent diseases of India ; comprising a treatise on the epidemic cholera of the East; statistical and topographical reports of the diseases in the different divisions of the army under the Madras presidency; embracing also the annual rate of mortality, &c. Practical observations on the effects of calomel on the alimentary canal and on the diseases most prevalent in India. Also an inquiry into chronic inflammations and abscess of the liver. / By James Annesley. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Considerable stupor from the opium ; hot bath was repeated during the day; the spasms began to abate about nine o’clock, a. m.; but his skin remained cold, and his pulse nearly imperceptible, all day. He had vio- lent and severe vomiting during this day. Fourth. — Very restless all night, pulse being about 60, and extremely feeble; frequent vomiting and purging of white and watery stools; tongue loaded. Wine and water, and brandy and water, were given him frequently. Fifth.—Has been more quiet all night; at present, four o’clock, p. M., vomited a little to-day; pulse pretty good; skin and extremities cold ; complains of a griping pain in his bowels. This man has had frequent bowel and hepatic attacks since arriving in the country. As it is probable he will not recover speedily, on that account he is sent to the hospital. Sept. 5th, six, p.m. — Was admitted into the Madras general hospital.* His countenance was pale and shrunk, lips livid, and eyes rather sunk and turned upwards; pulse small and quick; skin rather cold. He seemed very much inclined to dose, and was with difficulty prevailed on to answer any question. Expressed himself free from pain. At times he vomited small quantities of green fluid, and his stools were loose, and of a brown colour. Sumat statim Hydrarg.'Submur. 3j. Opii gr. ij. R Mist. Camphorse 5]. Sp. Amnion. 5]. Aither. Sulph. 33s. 2dis horis. Brandy and water occasionally. His breathing at this time was rather hurried, but * For the previous part of this report I am indebted to Mr. Small, assistant-surgeon of the Liffey. G