Hirudotherapy for hepatitis and liver cirrhosis

Chronic hepatitis and liver cirrhosis are diseases that often develop after infectious jaundice (Botkin’s disease), as well as as a result of the action of various chemical (and sometimes medicinal) substances, alcohol, and bile outflow disorders for various reasons. Both diseases are accompanied by a significant deterioration in the function of liver cells and their replacement with scar tissue. As a result, all types of metabolism are sharply disrupted in the body. For such patients, hirudotherapy is extremely necessary, and its use is most effective when treatment is started quickly.

Treatment of hepatitis, liver cirrhosis

Leech application zones.

  • Hepatic zone - the projection area of the liver and the right hypochondrium (points 6, 7, 3, 4, 5), both points (1 and 2) along the mid-clavicular line at the level of the VI intercostal space on the right and left, and point 27 at the top of the xiphoid process.
  • Lumbosacral zone: points along the midline at the level of the 7th, 8th (point 8), 8th, 9th (point 9), 9th, 10th (point 10) thoracic vertebrae and two transverse fingers outward from them (points 11 and 12, 13 and 14, 15 and 16, respectively).
  • Sacral zone: points in the area of the end of the coccyx (points 17 and 18), in the projection area of the sacrum (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26).

Peculiarities of the procedures.

Given the need to use a relatively large number of leeches per procedure (4-8), it is advisable to limit oneself to the appearance of the first signs of free sucking in the leeches and then remove them. The emphasis is on the points of zone 1. Zone 3 is more actively used when signs of decompensation, ascites appear.

Number of leeches: 4-8 leeches per procedure. The course of treatment is long, so the patient needs to be given foods rich in iron (but not meat), syrup, wine with iron, and have their blood levels monitored.

Number and frequency of sessions: procedures are carried out 2 times a week and then once a week up to 12 leeches.

Repeated courses of treatment - after 30-45 days.

Combination with other methods of naturopathy: hirudotherapy is the main method, but for its greater effectiveness, it is necessary to restore a more natural diet and use phytotherapy. A wonderful effect is given by a deep washing of the liver with olive oil and lemon juice, washing with sorbitol without the use of a probe.