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Hemorrhoid Horror Stories: Medieval Medicine's Torturous Solutions
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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!

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Oct 05, 2023
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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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