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[Behavior therapy in gastrointestinal functional disorders].

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|January 1, 1992
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Psychological therapies, including stress management and relaxation, can improve gastrointestinal symptoms like reflux esophagitis and irritable bowel syndrome. Behavioral modification offers superior results compared to medication or diet alone for functional bowel disorders.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Psychosomatic Medicine
  • Neurogastroenterology

Context:

  • Gastrointestinal (GI) functions are centrally controlled and influenced by environmental factors like stress.
  • Psychological factors significantly impact GI health, necessitating therapeutic interventions.

Purpose:

  • To review the efficacy of psychological and behavioral therapies for functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs).
  • To highlight the role of psychotherapy, stress management, and behavioral modification in managing GI conditions.

Summary:

  • Controlled studies show relaxation, stress management, and anxiety treatment improve symptoms in reflux esophagitis and peptic ulcer disease.
  • Psychotherapy combined with conventional treatment is effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), with behavioral modification outperforming pharmacological and dietary approaches.

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  • Biofeedback therapy shows promise for specific conditions like constipation and fecal incontinence.

    • Impact:

    • Psychological and behavioral interventions represent valuable, often superior, treatment options for various FGIDs.
    • There is a recognized gap in treatment opportunities for the large number of patients with functional bowel disorders.