The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[ID:3810] From: Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) / To: J W / Regarding: Mr Andrew MacCulloch (McCulloch, of Glastulich) (Patient) / May? 1776? / (Outgoing)
Reply 'For Mr Macculloch of Glastulich'. which, although not numbered, presents a formal regimen in summary. Text incomplete where the copyist left gaps. Addressees inferred from related letters but only known by initials.
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Metadata
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| DOC ID | 3810 |
| RCPE Catalogue Number | CUL/1/1/7/31 |
| Main Language | English |
| Document Direction | Outgoing |
| Date | May? 1776? |
| Annotation | None |
| Type | Scribal copy ( includes Casebook Entry) |
| Enclosure(s) | No enclosure(s) |
| Autopsy | No |
| Recipe | No |
| Regimen | Yes |
| Letter of Introduction | No |
| Case Note | No |
| Summary | Reply 'For Mr Macculloch of Glastulich'. which, although not numbered, presents a formal regimen in summary. Text incomplete where the copyist left gaps. Addressees inferred from related letters but only known by initials. |
| Manuscript Incomplete? | No |
| Evidence of Commercial Posting | No |
Case
Cases that this document belongs to:
| Case ID | Description | Num Docs |
|---|---|---|
| [Case ID:681] |
Case of Andrew McCulloch who has been advised by Alexander Monro for an abdominal disorder. |
4 |
People linked to this document
| Person ID | Role in document | Person |
|---|---|---|
| [PERS ID:1] | Author | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:600] | Addressee | J W |
| [PERS ID:599] | Patient | Mr Andrew MacCulloch (McCulloch, of Glastulich) |
| [PERS ID:1] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID:600] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | J W |
| [PERS ID:601] | Patient's Physician / Surgeon / Apothecary | M D |
| [PERS ID:601] | Supplemental Addressee | M D |
Places linked to this document
| Role in document | Specific Place | Settlements / Areas | Region | Country | Global Region | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of Writing | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Destination of Letter | Elgin | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | inferred | |
| Mentioned / Other | Glastullich | Tain | North Highlands | Scotland | Europe | certain |
Normalized Text
For Mr Macculloch of Glastulich
Everything considered, no formed disease, but there are
disorders arisen in his Constitution tho they do not shew
their tendency - It is my opinion that there ↑are↑ obstructions
formed in his abdominal Viscera tending to a dropsy.
He seems to have a tendency to Gout & it would
be happy for him if it would appear more distinctly
for as it does not it renders the affections of his bo¬
wels more hazardous -
We must find by a proper regimen to prevent the
repetition of those causes which have probably
had a great share in bringing on the disorder &
secondly by medicines to remove any obstructions formed
& at the same time to support the tone of the System
Diet - not too full & one of animal food. Should
avoid the heavier meats as Pork bacon, baked or fried meats.
May take of the lighter kinds of fish, but avoid such as
Salmon herring & skate or shell fish
Taking entirely to Vegetables would be hazardous & should
avoid eating too great a quantity of Garden things
When his Appetite is tolerable & cannot be satisfied but
with a large quantity of animal food, he should rather fill up his
meal with vegetables pudding &c
No flesh or fish at supper & if he can digest milk
some kind of milk meat will be the proper supper
In drink every degree of excess will be very hazardous
but as Mr M has been in the use of taking
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pretty freely it might 1
Frequent Exercise in fresh air will be of great
Service to him. In cold or Wet weather in a Carriage but 2
Diplomatic Text
For Mr Macculloch of Glastulich
Everything considered, no formed disease, but there are
disorders arisen in his Con tho they do not shew
their tendency - It is my opinion that there ↑are↑ obstructions
formed in his abdominal Viscera tending to a dropsy.
He seems to have a tendency to Gout & it would
be happy for him if it would appear more distinctly
for as it does not it renders the affections of his bo¬
wels more hazardous -
We must find by a proper regimen to prevent the
repetition of those causes which have probably
had a great share in bringing on the disorder &
2dly. by meds. to remove any obstructions formed
& at the same time to support the tone of the System
Diet - not too full & one of animal food. Should
avoid the heavier meats as Pork bacon, baked or fried meats.
May take of the lighter kinds of fish, but avoid such as
Salmon herring & skate or shell fish
Taking entirely to Vegetables would be hazardous & should
avoid eating too great a qty of Garden things
When his Appetite is tolerable & cannot be satisfied but
with a large qty of animal food, he should rather fill up his
meal with vegetables pudding &c
No flesh or fish at supper & if he can digest milk
some kind of milk meat will be the proper supper
In drink every degree of excess will be very hazardous
but as Mr M has been in the use of taking
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pretty freely it might 1
Frequent Ex in fresh air will be of great
Service to him. In cold or Wet w in a C. but 2
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