On these pages, one will find a number of references in the medical literature and these are listed here to provide the reader with more in-depth research. This list of applications in leech therapy is not all-encompassing.  Please use the scroll arrow at the bottom right of the spreadsheet to see all listed categories.

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Leech therapy has wide use for a number of different ailments. The list below is not comprehensive but does provide a sense of applicability.

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• Inflammatory Reactions

• Passive congestions and spastic conditions

• Plastic and reconstructive surgery

• Cardiovascular diseases

• Hypertension

• Varicose Veins

• Hemorrhoids

• Arthrosis, osteoarthritis, periarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis Thrombophlebitis, thrombosis and embolism

• Hematomas

• External ear and chronic ear infections

• Eye diseases, including cataracts, glaucoma, traumatic injuries and inflammation

• Dental problems, like gingivitis, paradontitis, gingival edema and stomatorrhagia

• Vertebrogenic Pain Syndromes

• GI tract – hepatitis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, stomach ulcers Chronic skin diseases, like scabies, psoriasis, eczematous dermatitis, and chronic ulcers

• Respiratory disorders - Asthma, acute rhinopharyngitis and spasmodic coryza

• Gynecological disorders - male and female sterility, endometriosis, parametritis, mastitis, fibromastopathy

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