What is your reaction when hearing an ugly animal name, leech? Or what are you going to feel when it sucks your blood but you just can’t get it away? Well, it is probably still just fine if you just meet a worm because you can use it to fish. However, leech is more disgusting. It is a natural instinct as a blood sucker may make you feel scary. Regardless the unpleasant feeling to see the leech, this animal has great benefits in medical field.
Leech therapy has been popular since over 3,500 years ago by Egyptians or it is as old as the pyramids. In the 20th century, some medical professionals prefer to not use worms in their practices. However, leeches are seen more comprehensively by other scientists as it has a particular role in a surgery. The main task of the leeches is helping promote the flow of blood to the damaged tissue. This method scientifically can be explained. When biting the victim, a leech releases unique saliva that can make the blood flow get increasing and prevent clotting. With the hours bleeding, the oxygenated blood can enter the wound area until veins re-grow and regain circulation. This therapy is popularly used to treat many diseases including arthritis, inflammatory processes, lung, vascular and heart problems. Other conditions that can take the advantage of the leech therapy are gastrointestinal tract (GI), skin diseases and problems with eyes and brain. Although there are many benefits to obtain from this natural remedy, it is not recommended to utilize leech to treat patients with HIV, AIDS and the risk of bacterial sepsis. Patients who are on immunosuppressive drugs are not allowed to, to take this therapy.
Leech therapy may have known since thousands years ago, but it is still uneasy to find. This kind of treatment can be found in the US, Canada and some part of Europe. If you want to make sure whether you can take it in your area, it is much recommended to consult it with the doctor first.
