On the appetite in insanity / by J.A. Campbell.

  • Campbell, J. A.
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[1886]
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Credit: On the appetite in insanity / by J.A. Campbell. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Reprinted from The Journal of Mental Science July, 1886. ON THE APPETITE IN INSANITY. By J. A. CAMPBELL, M.D., F.K.S.Edin., Medical Superintendent, Counties Asylum, Carlisle. (Read at the Carlisle meeting of the Medico-Psychological Association, April 8th, 1886.J Z In submitting tlie following short paper, I do so clearly realizing that deductions from limited observations present many sources of fallacy; also that even extended observa- tions made in a limited area are very liable to error, and need correction by extended observation ; that peculiarities of race, and circumstances connected with locality may even in such a matter as this exercise a marked influence. I trust, however, to hear the experience of others on the subject. In speaking of normal appetite I take what appears to me the common-sense view of the term, i.e., a normal appetite is the appetite at varying ages of a healthy person located in health-retaining surroundings, and enjoying with regu- larity a sufficient and proper amount of outdoor exercise in a temperate climate. Appetite in health is, as we all know, easily affected, even by slight causes. Previous excesses produce in many what is in common parlance called a bilious attack, and even stopping short of this, a want of appetite for a day or two. The effects of certain mental feelings and states in those who are sane also affect the appetite ; excitement, joy, grief, expectation, even surprise, have been known by experience in many individuals to do away with appetite for a time. Ordinary physical diseases exercise a' great influence on the appetite, and during the initiatory stages of most diseases