A Case for Diagnosis
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was catching the abdominal skin of the lumbar region on the left side with his left hand; he was perspiring and his breathing was hurried. He complained of pain in the left lumber region where he was holding with his left hand. He noticed the pain first in the previous night but now it was more severe. I could detect no other abnormalities. At first sight I thought it to be a case of intestinal colic, so I prescribed one ounce of brandy with 10 minims of tincture of opium and a hot water bottle to the abdomen. A few minutes later it seems he felt better and he was fed with a little rice, with my consultation ; soon after this he took a serious turn. At about 12-30 noon I was called again to see the patient as he was in a precarious condition. This time he
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