Causes of disease (1250-1500)

Astrology (planets & stars alignment)

Physicians (doctors) consulted star charts

Church did not like this.

Hippocrates- ideas were important

People very religious
Followed teachings of Catholic Church
Most people- no education
Learnt from the Church’s teachings

Disease- punishment for sin, sent from God or devil
Sent to cleanse soul of sin
Very believable to people

Phlegm

Black bile

Yellow bile

Humours needed to be balanced

If imbalanced- disease

Factors could cause imbalance

Age

Family history

Personal circumstance

Miasma- bad air.
Thought to cause disease.
Clean home- spiritual cleanliness.
Avoided bad smells.

Urine charts
Physicians examined urine to make diagnosis.
Tested it.