Müjgan Çalışkan Evren M.D. – Genel Cerrahi Profesörü – Meme Cerrahisi UzmanıMüjgan Çalışkan Evren M.D. – Professor of General Surgery – Breast Surgery SpecialistMüjgan Çalışkan Evren M.D. – Professeure de chirurgie générale – Spécialiste de la chirurgie du sein

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GETAT · Traditional and Complementary Medicine

Hirudotherapy (Leech Therapy)

Medicinal leech (Hirudo medicinalis) used in hirudotherapy, leech therapy

A natural treatment method that, thanks to more than 100 bioactive enzymes secreted by medicinal leeches, regulates blood circulation, improves tissue nourishment and reduces edema.

Indications

  • Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis
  • Circulatory disorders: Varicose veins, venous insufficiency, hemorrhoids
  • Chronic pain: Joint degeneration (osteoarthritis), lumbar and cervical disc herniation
  • Muscle and tissue problems: Fibromyalgia, muscle spasms
  • Dermatology: Eczema, supportive treatment for psoriasis, chronic wounds
  • Other: Chronic inflammatory processes, myofascial pain and migraine
Important information:

The content is for information purposes only. Procedures must be planned by an authorized physician approved by the Turkish Ministry of Health.

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Frequently asked questions

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The most common questions about Hirudotherapy (Leech Therapy), with short answers.

What is hirudotherapy (leech therapy)?

Hirudotherapy is a natural treatment method that, thanks to more than 100 bioactive enzymes secreted by medicinal leeches, regulates blood circulation, improves tissue nourishment and reduces edema.

When is hirudotherapy used?

Its indications include idiopathic granulomatous mastitis, circulatory disorders (varicose veins, venous insufficiency, hemorrhoids), chronic pain (joint degeneration, lumbar and cervical disc herniation), muscle and tissue problems (fibromyalgia, muscle spasms), dermatological conditions (eczema, supportive treatment for psoriasis, chronic wounds), chronic inflammatory processes, myofascial pain and migraine.

Is hirudotherapy used for idiopathic granulomatous mastitis?

Yes, idiopathic granulomatous mastitis is among the indications of hirudotherapy. For the disease and its treatment options, see the Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis page.

Is hirudotherapy used for chronic pain?

Yes. Chronic pain such as joint degeneration (osteoarthritis) and lumbar and cervical disc herniation, as well as fibromyalgia and muscle spasms, are among the indications of hirudotherapy.

Is hirudotherapy used for eczema and psoriasis?

In dermatology, eczema, supportive treatment for psoriasis and chronic wounds are among the indications of hirudotherapy.

Who should plan hirudotherapy?

The content is for information purposes only. Procedures must be planned by an authorized physician approved by the Turkish Ministry of Health.

How can I book an appointment for hirudotherapy?

You can call 0501 017 26 24, write on WhatsApp or fill in the form at the bottom of the page.

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