How Did Ancient Egypt Use Of Medicine

Ancient Egyptians exploration of medicine, and the different methods in which they used made them greatly advanced in the field of medicine compared to that of other Ancient Civilizations. It is stated, “If one had to be ill in ancient times, the best place to do so would probably have been Egypt. Not that an Egyptian's chances of survival would have been significantly better than those of his foreign contemporaries, but at least he had the satisfaction of being treated by physicians whose art was renowned all over the ancient world” (Unknown,1). Ancient Egypt was highly advanced in medicine and would be the best place for someone who was plagued with a disease or an illness to go. As previously mentioned, they used different methods and constantly tried to improve upon the techniques in which they used. Even when faced with an illness in which they could not define or describe, the doctors and healers tried their very best to treat their patients.
The culture, the architecture, their government system are all reasons why Ancient Egypt is looked at in such high regard. However, their innovations, specifically their innovations in medicine is what truly exemplifies their greatness. The practice of medicine was such an essential part of not only their culture but their lives as a whole. Greatly influenced by religion, the Ancient Egyptians had many reasons and methods on how to treat sick people within their society including the influence of magic. However, societies from the past and societies of current times were greatly influenced by Ancient Egyptians advancements in