Practical observations on strictures of the urethra : with cases illustrative of the comparative merits of the caustic and common bougie : also Remarks on fistula in ano, and an improved method of treating Tinea capitis with annexed cases / by Thomas Luxmoore.

  • Luxmoore, Thomas, 1774-1824.
Date:
1809
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Credit: Practical observations on strictures of the urethra : with cases illustrative of the comparative merits of the caustic and common bougie : also Remarks on fistula in ano, and an improved method of treating Tinea capitis with annexed cases / by Thomas Luxmoore. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    plaints is generally the consequence; and the treatment of this new disease requires the greatest attention, in order to prevent inflammation and the occur- rence of the secondary symptoms that induce stricture. CASE I. In January 179S, a tradesman, whose avocations required much confinement to the house, consulted me for a con- tinual inclination to make water. It had been coming on, in a very gradual manner, for the space of four years ; and for the last six months, previous to his making application to me, he did not void it more than twice the number of times which are natural in the course of twenty-four hours. Being an intempe- rate man, and much addicted to punch and late hours, he was continually liable to general indisposition; but, when he became .more regular for a week or fort-