Ancient Egyptian Medicine: Medical Geniuses

Ancient Egyptian Medicine: Medical Geniuses. Throughout world history there have been many unique medical techniques in the world. Many of the techniques depended on where you live. Before the common era Egyptians did not have the advanced technology there is today. Ancient Egypt medicine had many techniques beyond their time. Ancient Egyptians made various logical medical decisions because they documented research, had basic medical terminology and performed surgeries. Ancient Egyptians made various intelligent medical decisions because they documented research and knowledge. Documenting data helped them get advice from other cases, and also helped with surgeries. For example, the Edwin Smith Papyrus is a textbook on surgery details, …show more content…
Another reason Egyptians used their logical knowledge was for mummification.For example, in the classic mummification process, mummifiers knew how to insert a long hooked implement through a nostril, breaking the thin bone of the braincase and removing the brain.The Egyptians also had a general idea of the location in the body cavity of the inner organs, which they removed through a small incision in the left groin. Egyptian physicians were aware of the existence of the pulse and of a connection between pulse and heart. This process was usually for the royal family, so it had to be perfected. In conclusion, by having medical terminology the Egyptians performed many successful surgeries. Since surgery and autopsy were a part of their religion, it gave Egyptians a vast knowledge of the body's morphology, and a considerable understanding of organ functions. The function of most major organs were correctly presumed. For example, blood was correctly guessed to be a transpiration medium for vitality and waste, not far from its actual role in carrying oxygen and removing carbon dioxide with the exception of the heart and brain whose functions were switched. Egyptian physicians were trained and good at practical first aid. They could successfully fix broken bones and dislocated …show more content…
They knew how to stitch wounds effectively. They did not, however, perform surgery deep inside the body. They had no effective anesthetics, only antiseptics. Performing surgery deep inside a human body would have been impossible. They had excellent bandages, and would bind certain plant products, such as willow leaves, into the bandages for the treatment of inflammation.Another way they performed surgeries was for prosthetics, such as artificial toes and eyeballs, were also used; typically, they served little more than decorative purposes. In preparation for burial, missing body parts would be replaced before death. Lastly, the most surgical procedure done was relocating dislocated bones. Egyptian physicians were trained and good at practical first aid. Egyptian physicians also sewed up sutures and stitched up deep wounds. Surgeries were a necessity to ancient Egypt. With all the knowledge they had, they could make logical medical decisions. For example performing basic surgery,they were able to make and put on prosthetics and lastly could effectively fix broken bones and sutures