Side effects of leech powder

Leeches, commonly known as leeches, are also considered a type of Chinese medicinal material. Since it is a therapeutic drug, there will be certain side effects, but the side effects of leeches are for different people. There are no side effects for ordinary people, but there are certain side effects for some special groups. So what groups do leeches have any side effects on? Below is a brief and clear understanding of the side effects of leeches on certain people.

First, leeches not only have the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, but also have the effect of improving blood circulation, and can also increase blood flow. If our patient does not have blood stasis and takes leeches improperly, the side effects of leeches will mainly manifest on the patient's skin, and the patient may have skin allergy reactions such as rash and itching. Therefore, for patients without blood stasis, we must follow the doctor's instructions on the dosage and method of using leeches, and never take medicine indiscriminately.

Second, if there are serious diseases in the digestive tract, if leeches are used, the irritation of the drugs can easily cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and other problems in our patients. This is also one of the side effects of leeches. Regarding the use of leeches, it is best not to use leeches for soaking and taking them on your own. It is best to use them under the guidance of a doctor to avoid side effects and unnecessary accidents.

Third, leeches contain hirudin, which has the effect of inhibiting the aggregation of our platelets. For patients with anemia, the side effects of leeches are very significant. If our anemic patients take leeches, it is very easy to increase the coagulation time. In addition, if our anemic patients have bleeding, there is no way to relieve the blood, especially those anemic pregnant women. If they eat leeches, the damage caused will be more obvious. It is possible to cause the fetus to die in the stomach or directly digest the fetus. In severe cases, it may even lead to termination of pregnancy or abortion.