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     CGH: Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation Improves Constipation in Patients with Rectal Anesthesia

    • Last Update: 2022-05-09
    • Source: Internet
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    Chronic constipation (CC) is a common disorder with a global prevalence ranging from 0.


    Chronic constipation (CC) is a common disorder with a global prevalence ranging from 0.


    Recently, neuromodulation has been invented as a new treatment for constipation with limited success


     

    To complete the trial, a total of 53 patients with constipation who received either ST36 acupoint electrical stimulation or TEA at the sham operation site were recruited and tested for anorectal motility and sensation after the intervention


    To complete the trial, a total of 53 patients with constipation who received either ST36 acupoint electrical stimulation or TEA at the sham operation site were recruited and tested for anorectal motility and sensation after the intervention


     

    The results of the study showed: (1) Chronic TEA increased spontaneous defecation (3.


    The results of the study showed: (1) Chronic TEA increased spontaneous defecation (3.


    Figure: Schematic diagram of acupuncture sites and results

    Figure: Schematic diagram of acupuncture sites and results of acupuncture

    This study confirms that TEA therapy via transcutaneous electrical stimulation of ST36 acupoint can improve chronic constipation by enhancing rectal sensation, which may be mediated by activating parasympathetic nerve activity in patients with functional constipation


    This study confirms that TEA therapy via transcutaneous electrical stimulation of ST36 acupoint can improve chronic constipation by enhancing rectal sensation, which may be mediated by activating parasympathetic nerve activity in patients with functional constipation


    Original source:

    Xiao, Ye .


    Xiao, Ye .
    et al.
    Transcutaneous Electrical Acustimulation Improves Constipation by Enhancing Rectal Sensation in Patients with Functional Constipation and Lack of Rectal Sensation.
    Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology.
    2022.
    Transcutaneous Electrical Acustimulation Improves Constipation by Enhancing Rectal Sensation in Patients with Functional Constipation and Lack of Rectal Sensation.


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