Diseases in the Head.

33. THE Head-ach, cometh of some cholerick hu∣mors bred in the Pannicles of the Brain.

The Frenzy or Madness, when some filthy Blood doth strike the film, or pannacle of the Brain; which causeth dulness of Mind and light. But when such blood corrupts the Mid-brain, then it causeth Frantickness; if such blood fill the Veins and Stomach, it causeth aliena∣tion of Mind, and Madness.

The Sleeping Evil, a disease that causeth the Beast continually to sleep, taking the Memory and Appetite clean away.

The Sudden taking, when he is deprived of his feeling and motion, not being able to stir any way.

The Staggers, is a Dizziness in the head, called the Vertigo; which comes of some corrupt blood, or rough humor, and causeth dimness of sight, reeling and staggering, which if not instantly helped, is Mortal. It is by some called the Falling-Evil.

The Night-Mare, a disease that oppresseth either Man or Beast in the night when they sleep, which is through a rawness or crudity of the Stomach, which as∣cending into the head, doth oppress the brain, and all the sensitive powers, so as they cannot draw their breath.

The Apoplexy is a disease that deprives all the body of sence and motion; if it deprive but a part of the body, then it is called a Palsy.

The Cramp, or Convulsion in the Muscles and Sinews; is a painful contraction or drawing together of the Sinews; sometimes through the whole, sometimes but in one part only.

The Cold in the head, is known by a stopping, rat∣ling in the Nose, and Coughing.