Causes of disease (1250-1500) Explanations for the causes of disease in the Middle Ages. 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryMedicine through time (OCR History A)GCSEEdexcel Created by: EmiliaRCreated on: 26-08-18 20:23 Supernatural explanations Astrology (planets & stars alignment) Physicians (doctors) consulted star charts Church did not like this. Hippocrates- ideas were important 1 of 5 Religious explanations 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 2 of 5 Rational explanations #1 Phlegm Black bile Yellow bile Humours needed to be balanced If imbalanced- disease Factors could cause imbalance Age Family history Personal circumstance 3 of 5 Rational explanation #2 Miasma- bad air. Thought to cause disease. Clean home- spiritual cleanliness. Avoided bad smells. 4 of 5 Rational explanation #3 Urine charts Physicians examined urine to make diagnosis. Tested it. 5 of 5
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