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Not seen in consultation.
Died.
Case No. 19.
M.54. Painter. Onset 25/4/24.
This case was seen by one of the Medical Officers of the
Ministry who was not satisfied that all other causes had been excluded
and suggested that a Wasserman be done.
The history of the illness is as follows: —
25/4/24—Complained of headache and giddiness on returning
from work.
26/4/24—Giddiness and headache worse, went to the Doctor,
(walked to the Surgery). Vomited badly when he returned. Went
to bed and continued vomiting at intervals through the night.
Felt so giddy that he could not lie down with the back of his head
touching the pillow, but hung his head sideways over the edge of
the bed.
27/4/24—Sickness ceased, but the extreme giddiness persisted,
particularly on movement of the head. He was in bed a week and
gradually improved, the giddiness being the chief trouble. When
up he had to move his head very carefully as if moved quickly he
felt so giddy that he thought he would fall. When seen 21/5/24.
was much better and hoping to return to work in a few days.
Bowels free. No other symptoms.
Two years later—says he has no ill effects at all now.
Case No. 20.
M. 56. Railway Clerk. Onset March 1924.
Had always been a nervy man.
In November 1921, was notified that he was to be superannuated.
This upset him a good deal, although he was two years
over the retiring age.