Question 1

What are the risks of Medicinal Leech Therapy (MLT)?

Accepted Answer

​During the procedure: An allergic reaction may occur, including anaphylactic shock.​   After treatment: A small scar may remain - healing is accelerated by wound preparations available at the pharmacy. Local reactions at the leech site may occur: swelling, redness, itching; rarely generalized reaction with lymphadenopathy, feverishness, weakness and drowsiness. The emergence of this type of reaction proves the effectiveness of therapy and is not an indication to withdraw from subsequent treatments. As a rule, symptoms regress after 24-48 hours. To alleviate local changes, Fenistil or other anti-edema gels may be used. To alleviate general changes anti-allergic preparations may be used. During hirudotherapy, an infection with Aeromonas hydrophila may occur sporadically, which manifests itself among others in skin changes, high fever and requires urgent medical consultation and the use of chemical drugs (antibiotics). However, more possible is an infection (with different kind of bacteria) due to lack of post-treatment hygiene and not following aftercare rules.

Question 2

Does it hurt?

Accepted Answer

Not really - but some people feel some pinching, itching sensation for first 1-5 minutes.

Question 3

How long does treatment take?

Accepted Answer

Treatment time is variable but generally takes 60-90 minutes.

Question 4

How long will I bleed?

Accepted Answer

Generally, it is slowly bleeding last 4-12 hours.

Question 5

Are the leeches used only one? And are they safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our medicinal leeches are cultivated under special controlled conditions at a biological laboratory "Bio-Pharm Leeches", entirely under sterile laboratory conditions. That makes our animals completely safe - they can be safely used for medical purposes.

Question 6

How many treatments do I need?

Accepted Answer

You should feel difference after 1-2 treatments. But maximum is 5 to 7 treatments, at intervals of 4 - 7 days, followed by 3 months break.  Effects depending on the severity of the disease, the health of the patient and the type of ailments. It is important that the high concentration of leech-substances is maintained in the bloodstream.

Question 7

What determines the leech treatment effective?

Accepted Answer

Effects are not guranteed and depending on the severity of the disease, the health of the patient and the type of ailments. The effect depends on the severity of lesions, patient's cooperation, a frequency of treatments, following aftercare rules.

Question 8

Is the treatment done in the clinic?

Accepted Answer

No, at the moment service is mobile- home visits, for two reasons: comfort and time (which vary 30-90minutes).

Question 9

What is the cost of MLT?

Accepted Answer

Cost is £110 per treatment + amount of leeches (average price £6 each).

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