A Case of Myxœdema
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noticed swelling of the legs, which graduall\T extended to the whole body. His speech became thick, and he found his memory getting weaker. State on admission.?Has a peculiar complexion, thick speech, and slow in movements. The whole body appears as if swollen. Hairs not affected. Bowels regular. Appetite good. All organs healthy. Sleeps with a very heavy snore. Urine flows freely. Sp. Gr. 1002?acid in reaction; no albumin; no sugar, no casts; no ova in stools; no parasites in blood. The case was in charge of an Assistant Surgeon, who took it to be a case of Bright's Disease, and put him on " Potassii Iodid." mixture for a few days, then on "hepatic mixture." Found no improvement.
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