The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:1439] From: Mr Archibald Murray (in Kirkcaldy) / To: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / Regarding: Miss Ayton (Aytoun, of Inchdarney, Inchdairnie) (Patient) / 21 September 1777 / (Incoming)
Letter from Archibald Murray, regarding the case of Miss Aytoun of Inchdarny.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 1439 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/2/534 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Incoming |
| Date | 21 September 1777 |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Authorial original |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | No |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Letter from Archibald Murray, regarding the case of Miss Aytoun of Inchdarny. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:764] |
Case of Miss Aytoun who suffers varied symptoms including abdominal pains, feverishness, looseness and vomiting. |
11 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1942] | Author | Mr Archibald Murray (in Kirkcaldy) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Addressee | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:1587] | Patient | Miss Ayton (Aytoun, of Inchdarney, Inchdairnie) |
| [PERS ID:1942] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Mr Archibald Murray (in Kirkcaldy) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Kirkcaldy | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain | |
| Destination of Letter | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
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Miss Aytoun Aged 25. A Lady of a delicate make, florid
Complexion narrow chest & prominent Shoulders.
Is at present affected with a pain about the middle
of the Sternum, Dyspnœa, Lassitude & very slight Cough
in the morning only- She is likewise affected with
a looseness excessive flushes of heat particularly in
her hands & feet tho' at present ↑now↑ she says her feet
& ankles both feel cold. - She is at present all pained.
>Pulse 90 Menses have never been very regular, & when they
app came on always in small quantity- they have
not appeared these three months past- Tongue
white & furred thirst considerable appetite very bad
& she has frequently an inclination to vomit the
food she takes- Sleeps very ill & is never refresh¬
ed after her rest.
All her Complaints except the Looseness & excessive Lassitude
have at different times been troublesome for these
five or six years past - The Looseness is of four
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days standing & present seems to be on the increase
She imputes her Complaints to a fall on her breast in going
up a stair & since that time she thinks her Chest
has always been straitned - In the Autumn she
has frequently Coughed a little blood & she now
informs me that her Nose bled a little yesterday.
The Remedies which have been employed have
been bleeding a slight Emetic - Anodynes &
Astringent Injections all without advantage.
A Blister too has been applied to the Breast &
we are endeavouring to keep it open by the use
of the Blistering ointment. Exercise on horse
back & in a Carriage have frequently been used
but at present her situation will admitt of neither
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Case.
Miss Aytoun Inchdarny
21 Septr. 1777
Diplomatic Text
Miss Aytoun Aged 25. A Lady of a delicate make, florid
Complexion narrow chest & prominent Shoulders.
Is at present affected with a pain about the middle
of the Sternum, Dyspnœa, Lassitude & very slight Cough
in the morning only- She is likewise affected with
a looseness excessive flushes of heat particularly in
her hands & feet tho' at present ↑now↑ she says her feet
& ankles both feel cold. - She is at present all pained.
>P. 90 Menses have never been very regular, & when they
app came on always in small quantity- they have
not appeared these three months past- Tongue
white & furred thirst considerable appetite very bad
& she has frequently an inclination to vomit the
food she takes- Sleeps very ill & is never refresh¬
ed after her rest.
All her Comps. except the Looseness & excessive Lassitude
have at different times been troublesome for these
five or six years past - The Looseness is of four
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days standing & present seems to be on the increase
She imputes her Comps. to a fall on her breast in going
up a stair & since that time she thinks her Chest
has always been straitned - In the Autumn she
has frequently Coughed a little blood & she now
informs me that her Nose bled a little yesterday.
The Remedies which have been employed have
been bleeding a slight Emetic - Anodynes &
Astringent Injections all without advantage.
A Blister too has been applied to the Breast &
we are endeavouring to keep it open by the use
of the Blistering ointment. Exercise on horse
back & in a Carriage have frequently been used
but at present her situation will admitt of neither
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Case.
Miss Aytoun Inchdarny
21 Septr. 1777
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