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A CASE OF EPILEPSY. 
allowed so to call it, for he resembled a human being in a fit 
more than any thing I ever saw: his pulse beat a hundred in a 
minute, and was quite audible; but when the fit was off, his 
pulse was only fifty. After those signs of returning life, I began 
to have some hope of my patient, and commenced with the fol¬ 
lowing treatment:— 
I examined his mouth, which was very hot; and remembering 
that the horse had already lost much blood, and suspecting that 
it was a stomach affection, I gave four drachms of Barbadoes 
aloes in solution, and allowed him oatmeal and water to drink, 
which he appeared to like, but could not swallow much before 
he fell into a fit. I left him in a very feeble state, and promised 
to see him next day. 
17th . A.M.—Much the same: and as the medicine had not 
operated, I again gave three drachms of Barbadoes aloes in solu¬ 
tion. P.M. No operation: gave clysters of salt and water, and 
left him no better. 
18th. A.M.—The medicine operating very much, and the 
horse has voided a great quantity of small needle-worms. As he 
had not been observed to stale, I administered a diuretic and 
cordial, which was nitre half an ounce, gentian two drachms, 
and two ounces of tinct. opii., and left him languid and feeble. 
19th. A.M.—Much better: he was standing, and had eaten a 
quantity of green food, but still appeared very weak, and seemed 
to reel and totter. Knowing that I should not be able to see him 
for a day or two, I left directions with the owner how he was to be 
treated ; and if worse, to let me know. 
2 2d. A.M.—1 found him a great deal better; but thought as 
he had parted with so many worms, it was better to give him a 
little more laxative medicine, and therefore ordered Barbadoes 
aloes five drachms in solution. 
23 d. A.M.—Medicine operates very well, and he appears much 
relieved : pulse about the regular standard. Not seeing any ne¬ 
cessity for my daily attendance, as the distance from my home 
was so great, and my professional engagements requiring my at¬ 
tendance elsewhere, I told the owner he would do without my 
seeing him any more, and I left him doing well, and likely to do 
so. About eight or ten days after, being sent for to the same 
village, I called to see my old patient, and found him quite 
playful. 
