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Title: Need help deciphering a 1906 Cause of death
Post by: Conor Oldroyd on Thursday 14 August 14 13:36 BST (UK)

Hi guys, can somebody help me decipher the cause of death here please? I can make out the words convulsions and syncope, but not the others.

Thanks

Title: Re: Need help deciphering a 1906 Cause of death
Post by: JenB on Thursday 14 August 14 13:37 BST (UK)

Gastritis & Enteritis
Convulsions &
Syncope

Title: Re: Need help deciphering a 1906 Cause of death
Post by: iluleah on Thursday 14 August 14 13:50 BST (UK)

Quote from: JenB on Thursday 14 August 14 13:37 BST (UK)

Gastritis & Enteritis
Convulsions &
Syncope

I agree :)

Gastroenteritis is a common condition where the stomach and intestines become inflamed. It is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection.
syncope can be simple fainting spells to seizure disorder, and/or epilepsy. the words used together suggests  syncope with convulsive movements that are milder than those seen in epilepsy.

Title: Re: Need help deciphering a 1906 Cause of death
Post by: LFS on Thursday 14 August 14 22:46 BST (UK)

O/h suggests septicaemia as a result of something like a burst ulcer or an overwhelming infection would give these sort of symptoms.
Derby Girl

Title: Re: Need help deciphering a 1906 Cause of death
Post by: Billyblue on Saturday 16 August 14 01:09 BST (UK)

Is this the death of an adult or a child?

Dawn M