From what condition did Pepys suffer that led to surgery?
Appendicitis
Kidney stones
Gout
Bladder stones
Answer
Bladder stones, a condition in which hard mineral and salt deposits form in the bladder, affected Samuel Pepys, leading to immense pain and discomfort. In an effort to alleviate his suffering, Pepys underwent a surgical procedure known as lithotomy, a complex and invasive operation conducted in the 17th century.
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