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Leeches


The therapeutic use of leeches (hirudotherapy) is based on the properties of hirudin secreted by the salivary glands of leeches. Hirudin reduces blood clotting, has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. Hirudotherapy is indicated for hypertension, angina pectoris, glaucoma, thrombophlebitis, hemorrhoids, etc. For medical purposes use specially bred medical leeches.
Treatment with the help of leeches is conducted by a specially trained nurse. In each specific case, there is a definite scheme for setting leeches. After the procedure, it should be borne in mind that the wounds from bites bleed 6-24 hours, so a day after the hirudotherapy, it is necessary that the nurse examined the wound and bandaged it again; If bleeding does not stop, apply haemostatic agents.
Contraindications to the appointment of leeches are diseases in which blood clotting and blood pressure, anemia, malnutrition, sepsis are reduced.