Disease in the Middle Ages

Disease in the Middle Ages

There were more than 13 different diseases and illnesses ranging from rashes and boils to Leprosy and the Plague in the lifetime of the middle ages. As more people came into communities the more the diseases formed and spread around. Also these were part of an everyday life for men and women in that time period. Usually when people think of the Middle Ages they automatically think of the Plague, but there are so much more than just that like Leprosy, Typhus, and Malaria. But “the worst was Leprosy, a disease both horrible and horrible catching.” (Donald J. Sobol 56)

Leprosy was highly feared upon in the Middle Ages. “When news that a leaper was approaching caused people to hide in panic.” (Donald J. Sobal 56) The symptoms of Leprosy are slowly growing patches on skin that doesn’t itch or hurt. The patch may be discolored