Hirudotherapy for chronic constipation

Constipation is caused by a variety of reasons, among which violations of the principles of natural nutrition, physical inactivity, chronic stress and an elongated sigmoid colon are of great importance. Senile constipation, associated with malnutrition (atrophy) of the mucous membrane and weakening of the contractile activity of the large intestine, is very common. There is also constipation against the background of chronic hemorrhoids.

Treatment of constipation

Leech application zones.

  • Anterior abdominal zone - symmetrical points 1 and 2, 16 and 17 two and four (respectively) transverse fingers outward from the navel, points 18 and 19 along the midline and point 3 three transverse fingers below the navel.
  • Lumbar zone - point 7 along the midline in the region of the 1st, 2nd thoracic vertebrae, two and four transverse fingers outward from it on both sides (points 10 and 11, 8 and 12).
  • Sacral zone - points 13 and 14, located slightly lower and two transverse fingers outward from the lumbosacral joint, point 15 at the top of the coccyx.
  • Hepatic zone - the area of the right hypochondrium (points 4, 5, 6).

Peculiarities of the procedures.

Hirudotherapy is an auxiliary method of treating constipation, absolutely necessary in the presence of signs of venous plethora of the abdominal organs and in cases of senile constipation, as well as in the presence of constipation against the background of acute or chronic hemorrhoids.

Number of leeches: 3-5 leeches are usual for the procedure.

Number and frequency of sessions: 6 leeches per procedure every other day, then 2 times a week up to 10-12 leeches.

Combination with other methods of naturopathy: hirudotherapy should be accompanied by intestinal cleansing, inclusion of a sufficient amount of fiber in the diet, restoration of intestinal microflora, abdominal massage and phytotherapy.