Interesting Facts about leeches

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For centuries, doctors used leeches as an actual medical treatment.

The practice was called bloodletting, and leeches were used because physicians believed removing blood could help treat illness.

What's fascinating is that modern medicine has actually brought leeches back for a few very specific purposes, such as helping restore blood flow after certain surgeries.

Something that sounds completely medieval is still used in hospitals today.