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Leech Therapy for Treating Priapism: Case Report.

Sayed Aladdin Asgari¹, Sadeq Rostami², Mojtaba Teimoori²

¹Urology Research Center, Razi Hospital, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.

Iranian Journal of Public Health

|August 29, 2017

Summary

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Leech therapy, a form of hirudotherapy, was explored as a treatment for priapism. This case study suggests it may be a viable, non-invasive option for managing prolonged penile erections.

Keywords:

Leeches Priapism Treatment

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Alternative Medicine

Background:

Priapism is a persistent, painful erection unrelated to sexual stimulation.
Hirudotherapy (leech therapy) is used for venous congestion and compartment syndrome.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a case of priapism treated with leeches.
To evaluate leech therapy as a potential non-invasive treatment for priapism.

Main Methods:

A 26-year-old male with priapism received leech therapy.
Leeches were applied to the penile shaft in cycles over several hours.

Main Results:

Significant pain reduction was observed within two days.
Complete resolution of pain and swelling occurred within one month.

Conclusions:

Leech therapy may be a potential treatment option for priapism.
This non-invasive strategy warrants further discussion and investigation.