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Heston and Isleworth 1926

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Heston and Isleworth]

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14th October.—"Terrific headache'' the previous night across
both eyes and over, which was worse at times and especially on
stooping. No laughing or crying on this day, but still had periodic
headache and could not. read for more than five minutes. Was still
flying into a temper on the slightest provocation. Appetite had
disappeared. Tongue was dirty. No eye signs. Felt alright
between headaches.
15th October.—Had slight headache. Appetite good. Le»s
irritable and sleeping alright. No laughing or crying. Reading
caused severe pain in the left forehead, also in the left eye. and
later in the right eye. Came over very weak when walking. Easily
out of breath. Looked bright.
19th October.—Felt alright. Eating ravenously.
20th October.—Appetite lost again.
24th October.—Headache again. Great perspiration all over.
Very short winded. No nystagmus.
27th October.—Eyes looked glassy.
11th November.—Felt comparatively well.
21st January, 1926.—Back at work. No physical signs.
Pupils large.
Recovered.
Case No. 77.
F. 25. Domestic Servant. Onset 2/1/26.
The illness in this case commenced with neuralgia on the right
side of the face and in the eye. Was seen by the doctor on the 7tli
January. She fainted two days previously.