Leeches can be “finicky” so your nurse may have some trouble in getting the leech to attach to the right area. A drop of sugar water on the spot sometimes helps the leech to attach. Sometimes a needle poke of the area is needed to supply a fresh drop of blood for the leech to begin sucking. The needle poke rarely hurts as your nerves are just starting to heal and sensation
is quite limited during this healing time. Your doctors may also poke the area in order to check blood flow. The placement of the leech will not hurt. As explained before, leeches secrete a numbing agent and you will not feel very much