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Can medical leech therapy help someone with infected leg ulcers?

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Dr. Scott Bolhack answered

Specializes in Wound care

Leeches leg ulcers: Leeches can be effective when an area has venous congestion; the leeches withdraw the blood from the congested area. Medicinal leeches are different than those obtained elsewhere. There are no studies of value showing that they help with infection.

Dr Blinski agreed

Answered 12/12/2014

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Dr. Lauren Romeo answered

Specializes in Wound Care

Yes: They can remove dead tissue in the ulcer bed without pain.

Dr Shvartsman agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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