The Archive · 1934

Generalissimo in Sound Health

Nervous Indigestion Main Trouble, Say Experts

Peking, Oct. 31.

An official bulletin issued here isto last night states that Gen. Chiang [Kai-shek was admitted to the Peking Union Medical College and Hospital for a complete physical 'He shas suffered for many years' from mild indigestion. "An X-ray of his lungs showed no sign of disease. [Several teeth require minor atten jon and Professor Kronfeld preseribcompound" myopic be in a fairly good average state of health, although he is suffering from nervous indigestion due to the continued strain of heavy work, possibly Jaggravated by the absorption of poisons from the abscessed teeth, Gen. Chiang Kal-shek returned this afternoon. to the private residlence of Gen. Huang Fu, where he is staying.

The oficial bulletin which was issued last night by the hospital authorities bore the signature of Dr.

A.M. Hall who was in charge of the complete physical examination undergone by General Chiang.

The Generalissimo. and Madame Chiang Kai-shek will give a reception for foreign diplomats to-morrow evening—Reuter.

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