CASE53528: Horary consultation concerning Mr Edward Birckberd (PERSON44197)
Question asked by the patient on 3 February 1622 at 10:00
RW Mr Edward Birckberd of Astwell \y. 50./ d. ☉. h 10. Feb: 3. 1622. had of late a swellinge in his thighes & leggs, wch was taken away by physicke purginge: since that his stomacke is gone: is verie weake: troubled wth a cough & drouth: cannot sleepe. RN a great difficulty of breath./ cānot rise out of his bed nor stand v nor restRW
[Astrological Chart]
RN Edw. Birckberd a spec serv vnto Sr George Sherly Mr Colins houshold physition.
Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 231, f. 176v (bottom left, and bottom right parts of page)
Mr Edward Birckberd (PERSON44197)
Medical >Symptoms (specified) >Eating and drinking problems (Problems with appetite)
Medical >Symptoms (specified) >Dizzy and/or faint (Weak)
Medical >Symptoms (specified) >Respiratory problems (CoughShort winded)
Medical >Symptoms (specified) >Dry and/or thirsty (Thirsty)
Medical >Symptoms (specified) >Sleep problems (Sleeplessness)
Medical >Illness (general) (Bedridden)
Medical >Symptoms (specified) >Lame, numb or paralysed (Cannot stand)
CASE55860: Horary consultation concerning John Richardson (PERSON15293)
Question asked by the patient on 25 March 1623 between 10:00 and 10:50
RN Iohn Richardson of newp 48 y. had a third ague a yere & better. 5 y sinc & neaver well sinc. & now sorely payned in his right leg wthout any swelling a bad stomack short wynded was wont to bleed mutch. & is very faynt & reareth blood & did bleed mutch at nose is aguish red & thick. very extreme faynt & weake & did swound last sonday. eateth litle./ extreme short wȳded
Transcribed entry from MS Ashmole 218, f. 34r (upper right part of page)
Medical >Illness (general) (Not well)
Medical >Symptoms (specified) >Pain and pricking (Pain)
Medical >Parts of the body>Limbs and joints (Legs)
Medical >Parts of the body>Torso (Stomach)
Medical >Symptoms (specified) >Respiratory problems (Short winded)
Medical >Symptoms (specified) (Spitting blood)
Medical >Symptoms (specified) >Dizzy and/or faint (FaintnessSwooning)