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)
CASE12304: Horary consultation concerning Margery Clark (PERSON10627)
Question asked by the patient on 25 April 1599 between 09:43 and 10:30
RN Margery Clarke a midwife of Stony stratford for a great swelling in her thiges & bo legs yt on may see her face in it & so striketh vp to her harte ready to stop &|h|er winde. the bell went for her yesterdaye hath a great scouring this on her & hath had it a longe time.
Transcribed excerpt from MS Ashmole 228, f. 138r (bottom right part of page)
Medical >Symptoms (specified) >Bloating and swelling (Swelling)
Medical >Parts of the body>Limbs and joints (ThighsLegs)
Medical >Parts of the body>Torso (Heart)
Medical >Symptoms (specified) >Respiratory problems (Ready to stop her/his wind)
Medical >Symptoms (specified) >Diarrhoea and bloody flux (Scouring)
