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thehlb 's review for:
A set of amusing stories for sure, though not a page turner you'd sit and read for hours together. Some of the stories were fascinating. (Although the exploding teeth one was a bit of a letdown. ) It's amazing what the human body can endure despite our (or our physician's) best attempts to mess them up.
Main takeaways:
1. In addition to bloodletting/leaches, 19th century physicians treated nearly every possible malady by trying to empty the patients bowels with enemas, emetics, and laxatives. (I am so grateful for modern medicine!)
2. People have been sticking inappropriate objects up their butts for many centuries.
Main takeaways:
1. In addition to bloodletting/leaches, 19th century physicians treated nearly every possible malady by trying to empty the patients bowels with enemas, emetics, and laxatives. (I am so grateful for modern medicine!)
2. People have been sticking inappropriate objects up their butts for many centuries.