Despite the ‘Yuck Factor,’ Leeches Are Big in Russian Medicine Russians use about 10 million leeches a year to treat heart disease, glaucoma, prostatitis, hypertension and even lower back pain. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Unable to Stop Flaming Kites, Israel Moves to Choke Off Gaza CommerceJacob Zuma’s Son Facing Charges in Bribery ScandalTrump Stance on Breast-Feeding and Formula Criticized by Medical ExpertsSupreme Court, Brexit, Thailand: Your Monday Evening BriefingEthiopia and Eritrea Declare an End to Their WarErdogan Begins New Term and Names His Son-in-Law Finance Minister