Leech therapy

Leech therapy

00:04 - 1- Overview
Since the time of ancient Egypt, leeches have been used in medicine to treat nervous system abnormalities, dental problems, skin diseases, and infections.
Today, they’re mostly used in plastic surgery and other microsurgery. This is because leeches secrete peptides and proteins that work to prevent blood clots. These secretions are also known as anticoagulants. This keeps blood flowing to wounds to help them heal.
Currently, leech therapy is seeing a revival due to its simple and inexpensive means of preventing complications.
00:41 - 2- How does leech therapy work?
Medicinal leeches have three jaws with tiny rows of teeth. They pierce a person’s skin with their teeth and insert anticoagulants through their saliva. The leeches are then allowed to extract blood, for 20 to 45 minutes at a time, from the person undergoing treatment. This equates to a relatively small amount of blood, up to 15 milliliters per leech. Medicinal leeches most often come from Hungary or Sweden.
There are several situations in which leech therapy may be used. People who may benefit include those who risk limb amputation due to the side effects of diabetes, those who have been diagnosed with heart disease, and those who are undergoing cosmetic surgery in which they risk the loss of some of their soft tissue. The therapy has also been recommended to treat blood clots and varicose veins.
People with anemia, blood clotting conditions, or compromised arteries are not candidates for leech therapy.
During a session, live leeches attach themselves to the target area and draw blood. They release the proteins and peptides that thin blood and prevent clotting. This improves circulation and prevents tissue death. The leeches leave behind small, Y-shaped wounds that usually heal without leaving a scar.
Leeches are effective at increasing blood circulation and breaking up blood clots. It should be no surprise that they can be used to treat circulatory disorders and cardiovascular disease.
The progression of diabetes can cause numerous problems. These problems can lead to vessel diseases that limit or prevent blood from reaching the toes, fingers, hands, and feet. When blood flow becomes severely restricted, the affected tissue can die.
The most effective way to stop this process is to increase circulation to the affected tissues without the risk of blood clots. ResearchTrusted Source has shown that leech therapy can play a role.
The Hirudin substance in leech saliva thins the blood and keeps it from clotting. Since people with diabetes tend to have thicker blood, Hirudin can help relieve the pressure on the heart and cardiovascular system by thinning the blood. Researchers have observedTrusted Source positive outcomes in cases where Hirudin has been used for treat diabetes.
03:56 - 5- Leech therapy for cosmetic use
Leeches have become popular for preserving soft tissue and promoting healing after facial reconstructive surgery. In both oldTrusted Source and new case studies, leech therapy has been shown to increase the chance of positive outcomes in reconstructions affecting the:
nose, forehead, breast, cheek;
04:20 - 6- Are there side effects?
Leech therapy is both easy and has a lower risk of side effects than other therapies. However, there are some risks. There’s a riskTrusted Source of bacterial infection, sometimes involving drug-resistant bacteria, so make sure to avoid leeches outside of a regulated environment.
Research: Vitor hugo Lizardi Leonardi

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