Swellings Collection

Bunions, X-ray
Bunions. Coloured X-ray of an elderly womans deformed inward-turning toes due to bunions (orange, lower centre). This deformity (hallux valgus) is caused by wearing ill-fitting shoes

RF- Pool Frog (Rana lessonae) sitting on white lily pad, Danube delta rewilding area, Romania

Tabitha Grunt; or, The Walking Hospital, pub. 1813 (hand coloured engraving)
2636962 Tabitha Grunt; or, The Walking Hospital, pub. 1813 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Drainage trocar with cannulae, circa 1860 C017 / 6949
Dr. Southeys drainage trocar with 3 cannulae in their case. This set dates from 1860 and is made by Arnold and Sons, England

Drainage trocar with cannulae, circa 1860 C017 / 6950
Dr. Southeys drainage trocar with 3 cannulae arranged on an orange background. This set dates from 1860 and is made by Arnold and Sons, England. The instruments are made from ivory and silver

Trocar and cannula, circa 1860 C017 / 6960
Trocar and cannula dating from 1860, England. The instruments are made from ivory, steel and silver. They were generally used to drain fluid-filled swellings

Black poplar trunk (Populus nigra). The deep fissures and bosses (swellings) seen here are characteristic of mature black poplar trees. This tree is found by riversides and in floodplains

Rabbit in late stages of Myxomatosis showing swelling around eyes, Cotswolds, UK
MAB-89 Rabbit in late stages of Myxomatosis showing swelling around eyes Cotswolds, UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Gout Symptoms on Hand
A close-up view of blisters on a gout sufferers hand

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Amidst the tranquil Danube Delta in Romania, a Pool Frog (Rana lessonae) rests contentedly on a white lily pad, its smooth, unblemished skin a stark contrast to the human body's response to various swellings. From bunions, as seen in the X-ray, to the swelling around the eyes of a rabbit in the late stages of Myxomatosis, or the inflammation caused by gout, the body's natural defenses and medical interventions have long been a source of fascination. In the past, medical practitioners used simple tools like drainage trocars with cannulas, as depicted in this circa 1860 illustration, to alleviate swelling and promote healing. Even as far back as the early 19th century, Tabitha Grunt's "The Walking Hospital" (pub. 1813) showcased the challenges of treating various ailments, including swellings, through the use of such rudimentary yet effective methods. Today, advances in medical technology continue to offer new solutions to manage and mitigate the discomfort and potential complications of swellings, allowing us to live healthier, more active lives.