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I’ve read that archeologists have uncovered Ancient Egyptian medical papyri that mention the use of enemas and that it was a commonly prescribed as a treatment at the time. What is the history of enemas and/or douching as a medical treatment?

by /u/JustinJSrisuk in /r/AskHistorians

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