Hemorrhoid Horror Stories: Medieval Medicine's Torturous Solutions
Discover the gruesome realities of hemorrhoid treatment in the Middle Ages. From boiling irons to bizarre saints, you won't believe what our ancestors endured!
Step back in time to the Middle Ages, where even a simple ailment like hemorrhoids took a horrifying turn. Brace yourself as we delve into the bizarre world of medieval medicine, where boiling irons and patron saints played starring roles in treating "St. Fiacre's curse."
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