When most people think of varicose vein treatment, they probably imagine modern, scientific procedures such as surgery or even lasers. I doubt that many people would believe that there are still doctors out there using leeches to treat unsightly or uncomfortable varicose veins, but the fact is that some medical practitioners believe these unusual creatures offer the best chance for a successful and safe varicose vein treatment. In Australia, leeches are even used in some hospitals, though the treatment is still more likely to be found in alternative medical clinics. Doctors have been using a local species for years in microsurgery, but recently colleagues have been experimenting with … [Read more...]