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Edema in the Corpus Hippocraticum.

A Touwaide1, N G De Santo

  • 1Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Instituto de Filología, Madrid, Spain.

American Journal of Nephrology
|April 24, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Ancient Greek medical texts reveal early descriptions of edema, termed oidêma and udrôps, potentially including uremic coma symptoms. Therapies evolved, shifting from quality-based to humor-based systems during Hippocrates

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Area of Science:

  • Medical History
  • Ancient Greek Medicine
  • Clinical Symptomatology

Background:

  • Analysis of ancient Greek treatises attributed to Hippocrates (460–371/350 BC).
  • Investigation into the earliest documented recognition of edema symptoms.
  • Exploration of terms like 'oidêma' (swelling) and 'udrôps' (dropsy) in classical texts.

Discussion:

  • Identification of potential descriptions of uremic coma within the Corpus Hippocraticum.
  • Examination of the theoretical explanations and prescribed therapies for edema-like phenomena.
  • The evolution of medical theory from the four-quality system to the four humors.

Key Insights:

  • Edema symptoms were recognized in ancient Greece, though not explicitly identified as 'edema'.
  • Therapeutic approaches evolved, reflecting shifts in medical understanding during the Hippocratic period.
  • The influence of Hippocrates on these therapeutic changes remains subject to interpretation.

Outlook:

  • Further research into the diagnostic and therapeutic practices of ancient Greek medicine.
  • Comparative analysis of classical descriptions of edema with modern medical understanding.
  • Investigating the broader impact of humoral theory on ancient medical treatments.

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