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Leech Therapy for Venous Congestion by Emelda Mel is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Leech therapy involves applying medicinal leeches to the skin to drain excess blood from areas of venous congestion. The leeches secrete substances that numb the skin, prevent clotting, and fight infection while feeding. A nurse will apply and monitor the leeches, removing them once full. This helps relieve pressure and damage in congested tissues by draining blood until veins can properly drain on their own. While rare, infections are the main risk but are less likely due to the leeches
- Author
- Emelda Mel
- Language
- EN