Hirudotherapy is called leech therapy, whichknown since very ancient times. It owes its name to the Latin sound of the word leech - “Hirudina”. Treated with medical leeches such famous doctors as Hippocrates, Avicenna and Galen. There are references to them in the Quran and the Bible.
Modern hirudotherapy, indications of usewhich is based on knowledge of the mechanism of action of the leech, is again becoming popular. The curative effect of such treatment is mechanical, reflex and biological factors. Leeches are placed so that the place of prokus skin corresponded reflexogenic point. During the procedure, the leech sucks the blood, which excludes from the wound for a sufficiently long time after the bite, which affects the mechanical blood flow. In the saliva, which the leech throws into the bloodstream, contains a large number of medicinal substances created by nature, which act on the body gently but effectively.
Such treatment as hirudotherapy indications forThe application has a very diverse. They are used in the treatment of diseases caused by metabolic disorders, gynecological and gastroenterological diseases, neurological disorders, and even a fairly large list.
In some cases, leech therapy is performed.for the general strengthening of the body. Thus, the immunity increases, the sleep and appetite improves, the metabolism returns to normal, the mood noticeably improves. Therefore, hirudotherapy is suitable for healthy people. Indications for use, in this case, - minor ailments, fatigue, depression. Under the influence of leeches, the blood flow in the tissues is normalized, and the blood is better saturated with oxygen, which explains the rapid improvement in health.
Hirudotherapy gives a very good effect.obesity, which was triggered by improperly organized food. Moreover, it is not obesity itself that is being treated, but its causes and their consequences. The body is heavily clogged, so different diets and physical activity do not give the desired effect. Leeches are able to eliminate blood stasis in such important organs as the liver, pancreas, stomach, as a result, the body is updated and begins to work normally. In addition, leeches are put on the places where fat deposits accumulate. The leech’s saliva contains substances that contribute to the breakdown of fat and increase tissue permeability. Thus, excess fluid is excreted from the body, and the tissues feed on fresh arterial blood. In order for hirudotherapy for obesity to bring really good results, it is necessary to undergo up to 20 procedures with a certain interval. In each case, the specialist draws up an individual treatment program.
Hirudotherapy - indications for use are varied, but the list of contraindications is very short. It includes:
When hirudotherapy is performed, complicationssometimes occur. However, it should be noted that this happens if during the preparation of the procedure the contraindications and features of the patient were not taken into account. The most common complication is allergy, which is usually manifested by rashes and redness. If the method of treatment is not observed and the rules of sterility are violated, then infection of the bite site with pathogenic microbes is possible. Sometimes, when treating varicose leeches, severe bleeding occurs, which is caused by the disease itself. Tight pressure bandage will help to cope with bleeding, but if there is no improvement, you should immediately consult a doctor.
