Leeches have been using to promote blood circulation, build up new skin tissue etc.
2007-12-24 15:04:52 · 6 answers · asked by haris as 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
After Industrial Revolution.
During Victorian Era.
2007-12-24 15:41:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This use of leeches is centuries old, before antibiotics, it was one way to keep infected wounds clean. Nice Xmas question, why aren't you drinking and watching old movies like the rest of Yahoo population?
2007-12-24 23:11:02 · answer #2 · answered by ARLENE H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Guess what. They are back in fashion. Current medical treatments use them, with success. Rarely known by M.D.'s.
2007-12-25 13:07:36 · answer #3 · answered by gzlakewood@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't forget that maggots are also used to treat infection.
2007-12-24 23:18:28 · answer #4 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leeches SUCK!
2007-12-24 23:40:50 · answer #5 · answered by Snipper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since we found out about 'em and started usin' 'em. Duh? It doesn't matter the time period. Who cares? What's so important about it? Nothing:)
Think about it
Merry Christmas
2007-12-24 23:09:32 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋