From:
William Jenner
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[after 24 Nov] 1864
Source of text:
DAR 168: 48
Summary:
CD’s urine is normal. He may take antacids for his stomach.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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CD’s urine is normal. He may take antacids for his stomach.
CD’s urine sample was probably alkaline when passed. The deposit was phosphate of lime. Prescribes a new antacid and continuation of podophyllin. He can judge CD’s state as described by his letter.
Prescribes continuing the phosphate of iron.
Prescribes "syrup of phosphate of iron". Requests a urine sample.
Has analysed CD’s urine and suggests he omit the alkaline powders. Continues to prescribe iron phosphate.
Prescribes carbonate of ammonia with horseradish. CD is to avoid any magnesia. Recommends CD go without medicine for a time and avoid the "evil habit" of taking too much water.