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July 8, 1938
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Medical case by R. Earl Bland, M.D.: 57-year-old man with post-breakfast dizziness, anxiety, and urinary issues tied to cigarette smoking; symptoms resolved after quitting tobacco for two months, with improved blood pressure and mental state.
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By R. EARL BLAND, M.D.
While it is known that tobacco may cause a definite blood vessel effect in some persons poisons, any case which is seen is interesting because it affords an opportunity for further study of this agent and its possible role in the aggravation of already present blood vessel trouble or in the production of previously hidden blood vessel reactions.
A male 57, complained of periods of rather severe dizziness, which had been present for three years. These spells usually occurred after breakfast. He was often confused in his mind and had a definite feeling of anxiety. He also complained of urinary frequency, both day and night.
Further questioning revealed that the patient usually smoked one or two cigarettes after breakfast and since his difficulty had its onset shortly thereafter, some type of idiosyncrasy to tobacco was suggested. He also had a high blood pressure. He inhaled smoke from a cigarette and his blood pressure was high. About a half hour afterward the blood pressure fell. Since it seemed clear that the factor most likely causing the patient's complaint was tobacco he was sent home, with the instruction to abstain strictly from using tobacco. Two months later he reported that he was free of symptoms for the first time in 3 years. His mind was better and his pulse rate and blood pressure were lower.
While it is known that tobacco may cause a definite blood vessel effect in some persons poisons, any case which is seen is interesting because it affords an opportunity for further study of this agent and its possible role in the aggravation of already present blood vessel trouble or in the production of previously hidden blood vessel reactions.
A male 57, complained of periods of rather severe dizziness, which had been present for three years. These spells usually occurred after breakfast. He was often confused in his mind and had a definite feeling of anxiety. He also complained of urinary frequency, both day and night.
Further questioning revealed that the patient usually smoked one or two cigarettes after breakfast and since his difficulty had its onset shortly thereafter, some type of idiosyncrasy to tobacco was suggested. He also had a high blood pressure. He inhaled smoke from a cigarette and his blood pressure was high. About a half hour afterward the blood pressure fell. Since it seemed clear that the factor most likely causing the patient's complaint was tobacco he was sent home, with the instruction to abstain strictly from using tobacco. Two months later he reported that he was free of symptoms for the first time in 3 years. His mind was better and his pulse rate and blood pressure were lower.
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Medical Curiosity
Personal Triumph
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Recovery
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Tobacco Effects
Dizziness Symptoms
Smoking Cessation
Blood Pressure
Medical Case
What entities or persons were involved?
R. Earl Bland, M.D.
Male 57
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R. Earl Bland, M.D.
Male 57
Story Details
A 57-year-old male suffered severe dizziness, confusion, anxiety, and urinary frequency for three years, occurring after breakfast and linked to smoking one or two cigarettes. High blood pressure rose with inhalation and fell after. Abstaining from tobacco for two months eliminated symptoms, improved mental clarity, and lowered pulse and blood pressure.