Medicine
By: Hannah Claire Ward
- How did Ancient Egyptians learn to be a doctors?
– After general doctor education school doctors went to special classes and schools
– They had a clear understanding of the organs and structure of the body and the pulse to determine if the patient was healthy
– They knew that the heart was an important piece of staying healthy and living – Doctors store medical records in medical libraries in temples
– Doctors are free to consult in ancient Egypt
- Which different methods can you treat illness with?
– Combo of magic spells and sayings and medicine
– They used parts of herbs and plants such as garlic
– Had remedies for many things including tumors, eye problems and snake and animal bites.
– They only ever used surgery to relieve pressure on the brain.
– Before any surgery patients would take an alcoholic drink to reduce pain.
– Willow – Anacacia – Sycamore or mint leaves were bandages.
- How did Doctors insure safe childbirth?
– During birth and pregnancy doctors relied on ancient magic spells to insure that the mom and the baby were safe and that the child was growing properly
– Gods were called upon to help the mom with prayers, charms and spells to protect disease and danger
– Doctors relied on the gods for their wisdom and prayers
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