What is the point of view of Dr. Rush about the practice of bleeding? In other words, how do you think Dr. Rush responded to critics of this practice?

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Thymine · Answer 1 · 2023-03-06T04:36:08+0000

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Dr. Rush believed that he knew more. (big ego for sure)

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Afraid of sickness, he believed all fever diseases were caused by "irregular convulsive movement of the blood vessels." So, in his opinion, all treatment was aimed at reducing vascular overexcitation. He advocated "depletion therapy," which included excessive bloodletting and purging.

What is the point of view of Dr. Rush about the practice of bleeding? In other words, how do you think Dr. Rush responded to critics of this practice?

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