Modern
Medicinal
Leech
Therapy
How to book treatment &
General Information
Before booking:
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Download and read GENERAL INFORMATION document.
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Read Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
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Read Contraindications List below (MOST IMPORTANT!!!) and check if you don't suffer from any of contraindicated conditions.
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Important information:
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Please remember that we DO NOT PERFORM Medicinal Leech Therapy (MLT) simultaneously with other treatments, at least 1-2 days after and before the treatment.
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Physical training such as weight lifting, running, swimming after treatment is FORBIDDEN 1-2 days after the treatment.
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Prior to your first leech treatment, the patient MUST HAVE YOUR BLOOD TEST done.
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Doppler scan MUST BE DONE before treatment for Varicose Veins.​
Contraindications and important
informations for hirudotherapy:
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This is brief list of conditions. Please contact therapist for further advice. A list of commonly established contraindications for Hirudotherapy (P. Flecken, A. Michalsen):
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Haemophilia and anticoagulants (acenocoumarol, marcumar, warfarin, heparin and heparinoids)
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Anemia and general fatigue
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Hypotension lower than 80/60 mmHg
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Upper gastrointestinal tract post - haemorrhage condition
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Severe infection, active tuberculosis
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Severe internal diseases, immunosuppression and immune system conditions such as HIV, AIDS, etc.
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Cancer
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Aneurysm
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Severe allergy
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Cold & flu, high fever
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Pregnancy and menstruation
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Wound healing complications
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Children and unconscious patients
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Mental impairment
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Keloids
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Bleeding disorder e.g. bleeding from stomach ulcers
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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
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Diabetic foot and tissue necrosis
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Dermatomycoses
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Skin malignancies
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Skin tissue loss, ulceration, decubitus
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Autoimmunological pemphigus
Also contraindications for hirudotherapy are:
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Diets such as detox diet, juice diet, etc. (diet must be completed)
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Recent vaccinations
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Medication such as aspirin, gingko biloba, viagra, ibuprofen,
(treatment is possible 5 days after).