Currently, the method is quite populartreatment of a variety of diseases, based on the oldest procedure for starting blood, which uses leeches. Hirudotherapy - that's what it's called. However, it should be borne in mind that this method of treatment is not suitable for everyone. There are contraindications to leeches. That's why before the start of the course should consult with a doctor about the appropriateness of these procedures.
This treatment is prohibited for persistent and significant reduction in pressure in humans. It can lead to poor health of the patient.
Contra-indication of leeches also apply to those patients,which have severe anemia. This pathology is accompanied by a low level of hemoglobin. Any loss of blood can worsen a person's condition.
It is forbidden hirudotherapy with purulent thrombophlebitis. This pathology is associated with inflammatory processes in the venous walls. Contraindications leeches in this case are associated with the ingestion of a special substance in the patient's bite. It can soften the thrombus and provoke its wandering. This process can cause clogging of blood vessels.
Individual intolerance of procedures hirudotherapy - a phenomenon infrequent. There is an allergy to the substances that make up the salivary glands of leeches. In this way, children under seven years of age are not treated.
It is forbidden to self-cure leeches. Contraindications, price and the need for procedures are explained by doctors in specialized offices.
The cultivation of medicinal leeches are onlyspecial medical laboratories. Store these annelids in the refrigerator. Leeches should be treated only by a highly qualified specialist. Incorrect selection of points of formulation can lead to various complications. In other words, self-medication is also a contraindication to the procedure of hirudotherapy. Leech should be used only once. After it is destroyed.