Today, treatment of varicose with the help of leeches( hirudotherapy) is one of the simplest methods of eliminating this disease.
Leeches have long been used to treat atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease, rheumatism and so on.
Although medicine has moved much forward and leeches have not been used so often, hirudotherapy is practiced in our time.
Contents
- Effects of leeches on the body
- What is the secret of the medicinal action of leeches?
- Mechanism of the effect of saliva leech on the human body
- How does the procedure itself?
- How to use leeches at home?
- Contraindications and adverse reactions
- Features of leech treatment
Effects of leeches on the body
Hirudotherapy has the following positive effects on the patient's body:
- restores endoecological balance;
- enhances neuromuscular transmission of impulses;
- has an active hemostatic and anticoagulant effect;
- stimulates the immune system;
- eliminates microcirculatory disorders;
- has anti-thrombotic, antihypoxic and anti-inflammatory effects;
- normalizes blood pressure;
- other.
What is the secret of the healing effect of leeches?
The saliva of the leech contains the secret of hirudin - a substance that slows blood coagulability and promotes its purification and liquefaction.
Healing properties of hirudin help to fight with blood clots in veins and with various inflammatory processes. Thrombi dissolve and no longer form in the future.
Also with the help of leeches you can get rid of such problems as venous nodes and sprockets.
Also, patients note that after passing the full course of treatment with leeches, previously excruciating pain in the legs disappears, and the blood circulates again in normal mode. 
With a bite, the leech lets in the patient's blood its saliva containing not only hirudin, but also about 100 active medicinal substances , which disinfect harmful decomposition products and thereby prevent the process of putrefaction in the body.
The course of treatment with leeches helps to clear the bloodstream of the patient and stimulates the work of all hematopoietic organs. As a result, the blood is renewed and the protective functions of the body are strengthened because of the increased immunity.
Mechanism of the action of saliva leech on the human body
In the place where a man bites a leech, the vessels narrow, and in other areas - expand, which helps improve the circulation of all tissues of the body.
The level of blood stagnation in the internal organs decreases, the tissues are fully supplied with oxygen and thus all the functional systems of the organism are activated.
In certain areas, the bite of leeches with the help of nerve fibers is transmitted to the human brain and it reacts in the form of activation of the protective neurohumoral mechanism, which contributes to better adaptation of the patient's organism to the surrounding conditions.
Bites of leeches are even capable of lowering cholesterol levels in the blood.
How does the procedure work?
The doctor puts several leeches( 1 or 2) on the problem area and a few more on the entire vein.
Depending on the complexity of your illness, the doctor will determine the duration and regularity of treatment courses.
Already after the first session of hirudotherapy you will feel lightness in your legs and overall improvement of the body.
How to use leeches at home?
Using for the treatment of swamp leeches, you can get infected with various intractable diseases.
Before the procedure of applying leeches, thoroughly wash your skin with warm water and soap. Soap should be odorless, otherwise leeches may simply refuse to bite you.
Leeches are planted on the right points of washed skin. Just remember that at the first session only 1 leech is used!
In the second session, two leeches are already needed and so each time we increase their number by 1-2, reaching 6-10.
With a bite of a leech, a person feels a slight tingling sensation, and the undulating movements of a leech on the skin can also be felt. The duration of the procedure can be from 10 minutes to an hour.
When the leech is full, it will disappear. Obtained from the bite wound should be treated with iodine and apply a sterile bandage on top.
Putting leeches in the home, be prepared for the fact that you may have a slight dizziness and even weakness, so let someone from your family be near you. 
In order for the body to fully recover between the procedures, it is necessary to withstand a break of 2-3 days. The course of treatment usually lasts from a month to 45 days.
It is not recommended to visit the bath during this period, and taking a shower is allowed only on the second day after the procedure. Traces of bites of leeches will be visible on the body for some time. After the end of the course, the treatment can be repeated after six months.
How and where to put leeches at home is clear from the video:
Contraindications and Adverse Reactions
In very rare cases, hirudotherapy can cause an allergic reaction of a local or general type. It can manifest as a runny nose, rashes on the skin or sneezing. Therefore, it is recommended to get tested beforehand.
But there are contraindications to hirudotherapy. These are such kinds of diseases as cirrhosis of the liver, viral hepatitis, anemia, fever, stomach ulcers and so on.
If you are not a member of the listed group of people and want to undergo a course of treatment with leeches at home, then you should still go to the doctor first.
It is necessary that he shows you your problem points and explains the details of the procedure. All other sessions you can already hold at home yourself or with the help of relatives.
Sometimes fear can become a barrier to treatment with leeches, but if you decide to treat varicose in this way, then you should get rid of this psychological barrier yourself or with the help of experienced professionals who will help you tune in for treatment.
Features of treatment with leeches
Hirudotherapy, like most medical procedures, does not give an instant result, it is worth considering. Since varicose veins are a disease that develops slowly enough, it is also necessary to treat it gradually.
Regular courses of treatment with leeches will contribute to the narrowing of the veins, the disappearance of venous asterisks and knots, to the touch they will cease to be felt, and visually become much paler.
Although the course of treatment with leeches and takes a considerable time, but for the sake of good effect it is necessary to have patience. For the maximum effectiveness of treatment of varicose in the initial stage will need to go through about 6 treatment sessions. The frequency is also 5-6 days.
Further it is recommended to take a break in treatment for a period of 3-4 months and only then to continue the course.
To begin treatment with leeches, should abandon bad habits( smoking, alcohol), as well as fatty, sweet and fried foods of .The volume of liquid consumed per day should be increased to 2-3 liters.
Do not give the used leeches for treatment to others and do not use for re-treatment.
Treatment of varicose veins with leeches is one of the simplest, safest and most affordable methods of getting rid of this disease.
But before you start the course of treatment, you should definitely visit a doctor and get a full consultation from him. Only the doctor will be able to correctly identify the locations of your problem areas and prescribe the duration and frequency of the procedure.