Transcranial electrical stimulation in the treatment of peptic ulcer

Background. Peptic ulcer disease is a chronic polyethological disease that occurs with the formation of ulcerative lesions, a tendency to progression and the formation of complications. Among the etiological factors, Helicobacter pylori is the key one. Peptic ulcer disease is a fairly common disease. According to the World Health Organization, in Russia, peptic ulcer disease is diagnosed in 10-15% of the population, which corresponds to the global average. It may differ in different regions: for example, in the USA, peptic ulcer disease is diagnosed in 5-10% of the population, while in India and other Asian countries this figure can reach 20-30%. Peptic ulcer disease is one of the most common causes of disability and disability development. Transcranial electrical stimulation is a medical intervention method in which weak electric currents are used to stimulate certain areas of the brain through the scalp. It is used not only for the treatment of various mental and neurological disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, Parkinson's disease, migraine, but also in the treatment of internal diseases, as well as in obstetric and gynecological practice. Currently, the scope of transcranial electrical stimulation is expanding. Transcranial electrical stimulation is used in gastroenterology to treat various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, such as functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic constipation, etc. The use of transcranial electrical stimulation as part of the complex treatment of gastrointestinal diseases has beneficial effects: analgesic (effective anesthesia), vegetocorregulating (accelerating the processes of repair of erosive processes), reduces the secretory activity of the stomach. Transcranial electrical stimulation therapy helps to reduce the level of antibodies to Helicobacter pylori, depending on the form, location of the ulcerative defect and age. Thus, with the help of transcranial electrical stimulation it is possible to improve the quality of life of patients. The inclusion of transcranial electrical stimulation therapy in the complex treatment of peptic ulcer disease can significantly accelerate the relief of the main clinical symptoms of this disease for 4-5 days.

Conclusion. Transcranial electrical stimulation is not a standard treatment for peptic ulcer disease. However, in combination with eradication therapy, Transcranial electrical stimulation can improve the effectiveness of treatment and shorten its duration.

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