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How are Leeches used in modern times?

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In modern times, Leeches find medical use in treatment of Joint diseases such as Epicondylitis and Osteoarthritis, Extremity vein diseases and Micro surgery.
Hirudin is a valuable drug for some blood clotting disorders. There are doctors who will use Leeches to treat muscle cramps.
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