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Two metal buttons showing an enema treatment, Germany, 1701-
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Two metal buttons showing an enema treatment, Germany, 1701-
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The metal button on the left shows a physician administering an enema. An enema introduces liquids such as medications or purgatives into the body via the rectum – a once very common medical procedure. This enema was clearly aimed at flushing out the body as the button on the right shows the patient on a chamber pot watched by the physician. Not much is known about why the buttons were made or who might have worn them.

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Place made: Germany

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Keywords: chamber pot; Enema; button
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  • Library reference: Science Museum A63621
  • Photo number: L0057290
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