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Question by  andeesuemhotmailcom83 (26)

Do doctors still use live leeches?

What do they do?

 
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Answer by  Bess2728 (682)

Leech therapy which was common centuries ago is making a come back. Today leeches are being used to drain excess blood from fingers, toes, limbs, and faces after reconstructive surgery.

 
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Answer by  Nibble (5)

Yes, leeches are still used medically. They have an anticoagulant in their saliva, which helps them get the blood out, which is useful for patients with bad blood flow.

 
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