Scientists are making new discoveries and advancements every single day. Two hundred years ago, we didn’t even know that germs cause diseases. So it’s no surprise that the medical field has also transformed rapidly over the past couple of centuries. If you think going to the doctor is scary today, you would have hated what your great-grandparents had to endure!
To demonstrate just how horrific medicine was back in the day, Bored Panda has compiled a list of the most disturbing tools and treatments that doctors once used on their patients. Good luck getting through this list without getting goosebumps, and be sure to upvote the procedures that give you an even greater appreciation for modern medicine!
