Experiments, and observations on the Malvern waters.

  • John Wall
Date:
[1757]
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Experiments, and observations on the Malvern waters. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    ( 6+ ) He had been affli&ed with an Ulcer in the Bladder near three Years, and was much reduced by the Difcharge and Pain, which was continual and fo exceflive, that He could not bear an 'erect Pofture, but lay conftantly in Bed or on a Couch ; and had not been upon his Feet for many Months. In a few Days after He began to drink the Malvern Water, his Pains were greatly abated ; and in a very fhort Time He was able to walk round his Carden. He continues the Ufe of the Water for his conftant and only drink, and feels now very little Unealinefs; but can walk a Mile or more with¬ out Inconvenience. This remark¬ able Hiftory was communicated to Me by this Gentleman’s Nephew, the Rev. Mr. Pritchett of Knight- ^ wick—The Rationale of this Cure appears obvious. For the Salts of the Blood being much diluted and walked