Leech Therapy — hirudin

Leech therapy is a naturopathic treatment and belongs to the so-called diversionary procedures. Leeches are grown sterile especially for medical purposes and can be delivered through the pharmacy. They are subject to the drug regulation.The principle of leech therapy is based on local bloodletting and the action of specific leech agents.What is to be considered?Before treatment, the patient is informed about side effects such as: B. wound infections, scarring or hyperpigmentation (possible, intensified brown coloring of the skin) cleared up.Because leeches are particularly sensitive to odors, the patient should avoid alcohol, nicotine and fragrances (e.g. perfume) before treatment.Treatment should take...

Leech therapy for osteoarthritis, inflammation and pain Leech therapy knee Leech therapy osteoarthritis foot Leech therapy cervical spine syndrome Leech treatment - a centuries-old naturopathic treatment for:Osteoarthritis of the small and large joints (knee, shoulder, hip, spine, ankle, handPain and inflammation in the joints, rheumatism, goutTendon and muscle disorders e.g. Tennis elbowSprains and strainsHematomas (sports injuries)Boils, carbuncles, skin infectionsPhlebitis, venous congestion and varicose veinsTinnitus (sudden hearing loss) The medical leech (hirudu medicinalis) has been part of the Aschner rejection and retuning procedures for centuries. In the past, the most important component of hirudotherapy was seen as blood withdrawal. Today it...

The General Hospital (AKH) in Vienna not only focuses on the latest medical treatment options. Leeches, like those from antiquity, are used for healing purposes - about 50 times a year.The medical leech is not only the best-known representative of the leeches, but also a medical device and is used as such at the AKH. It is kept in a separate chamber in the AKH institutional pharmacy. There, Alexander Gregor, the senior pharmaceutical assistant, takes care of the animals that need a lot of care: “The leeches are happy about bathing. Then you become mobile. " The saliva of the...