Do Leeches and Rooster Comb Injections Help Cure Hemorrhoids?

Hemorrhoids are swollen veins caused by inflammation that can be found in a person’s anus or rectum. They can be irritable and painful, and may lead to problems, like bursting and bleeding or worse, fecal leakage. If not treated immediately, surgery may be necessary.

These painful bumps are usually caused by chronic constipation, obesity, anal intercourse, pregnancy, low-fiber diet, and straining bowel movements. Some say that too much alcohol and caffeine consumption can also bring about hemorrhoids.

There are several household remedies like creams and ointments, or the simple hot and cold compress to ease the pain, and eventually shrink and cure these nasty things. Meanwhile, there are other unorthodox ways to cure hemorrhoids like medical leeches and reportedly, rooster comb injections.

Now, you might be thinking “Is it safe to resort to these measures that are unknown to me?” To remedy your skepticism, here’s a detailed view of how leeches and rooster comb injections can help in dealing with these “pains in the butt”:

Leeches have been medically and scientifically proven to cure several venous problems in patients, including hemorrhoids. Their saliva contains enzymes that are extremely helpful to the anti-coagulation of the blood, and could break up blood clots which can block the veins. With the help of these enzymes, it allows blood to flow easily through the body and promotes better circulation. Additionally, it also has antibacterial properties that can help treat open wounds caused by these venous diseases.

These bloodsuckers can get rid of blood clots found in veins, and reduce hemorrhoidal pain by sucking in approximately 15-40ml of blood from your veins. The recommended number of leeches to be applied to the affected area is 3-5, depending on the severity of the disease. They will then voluntarily remove itself or fall off once they’re full, which would be around 12-40 minutes.

Other diseases that can be treated through leech therapy, according to previous studies, are varicose ulcers and osteoarthritis on the knees.

All in all, the use of leeches is harmless to the patient, and is a rather simple procedure but it is required that a certified medical practitioner – especially those knowledgeable of this method, must do the application to prevent complications.

Next is the use of rooster comb injections. Unlike medical leeches, there aren’t a lot of testimonials regarding its effect on hemorrhoid treatment. This injection is best known as a temporary treatment to mild arthritic knees by replacing some of the joint’s missing synovial fluid with a special one called hyaluronan.

In fact, it is said that one of the reported side effects of hyaluronic acid used in knees were hemorrhoids, which brings into question its effectiveness in curing them.

However, it is found that the cockscomb flower (closely associated to rooster combs because of its appearance) – in its powdered and/or pill form -- can be used in treating bleeding hemorrhoids and other diseases. This treatment is popularly used in Asian cultures.

Overall, it’s safe to say that medical leeches are the most effective and safest route to take if you are willing to try an unconventional way to treat hemorrhoids. But always remember to check in with your doctor before trying any unfamiliar methods just for extra precaution, and to always keep your health and lifestyle in check to prevent hemorrhoids from tormenting you in the future.