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June 19th and 20th, didn't feel well. Breath very offensive,
bad headaches on 20th, got up but had no dinner. Laid in bed and
went to sleep. (Tired over week end). Went to Twickenham on
evening of 20th, home at 10.—Straight to bed complaining of head.
(Had laid on couch most of time whilst at Twickenham). 11.30
Mother went into room, was complaining of heat—although windows
open—blankets removed—drowsy, flushed. At 2 heard al
Lavatory. Father found her sitting in bed—having lost articulati
speech, rambling—-couldn't form her words. Signed to bring paper
and pencil but couldn't form letters. Doctor fetched. No particular
temperature—up one day 100—down next. Pointed to head as if
in great pain. Vomiting rest of night. So bad Doctor fetched again
at 6.30 by this time could not make sound and was unable to under
stand many things at 11 a.m. Consultation with another Doctor
Speech returned same night—had complete memory of daj
happenings. No squint and no loss of sight apparent—vomitei
several times—very drowsy and muddle headed. Remained in sami
condition for 3 days—slept day and night. Vomiting still. Froi
this got worse. 2Gth more unconscious. No speech. Could on];
make motions expressing disapproval of food. 27th about thi
same. 28th Worse. Very restless—seems intelligent but purpose
less movements—very restless—eyes wide open. Didn't slee]
until drugged—last time she got out of bed to relieve herself
29th and 30th—worse—cannot see, quite unconscious, lost contro
of bladder and rectum. Feverish. (Case in Hounslow Hospital)
At the age of 8 the Child had T.B. glands and ran a tempera
ture—otherwise no illness.
Died on July 8th.
Case No. 79.
F. 42. Onset May 1926.
This patient has been delicate most of her life. Is sufferin
from Gastric Ulcer and Anaemia. Married. She had 3 children