_June_ 29th. Mr. A----, AEt. 58. Kept a public house and drank very
hard. He had symptoms of diseased viscera, jaundice, ascites, and
anasarca. After taking various deobstruents and diuretics, to no
purpose, he was ordered the Infusion of Digitalis: a few doses
occasioned a plentiful flow of urine, relieved his breath, and reduced
his swellings; but, on account of his great weakness, it was judged
imprudent to urge the medicine to the entire evacuation of the water.
He was so much relieved as to be able to come down stairs and to walk
about, but his want of appetite and jaundice continuing, and his
debility increasing, he died in about two months.