Trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome in an elderly patient with major depressive disorder: A case study
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional somatic disorder with demonstrated high
prevalence of depression and anxiety disorders [1]. When present, psychiatric disorders are
associated with decreased heath-related quality-of-life with greater gastrointestinal symptom
burdens [2]. The use of trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) has already been presented with
interesting results for major depressive disorder (MDD)[3]. So far, studies on TNS for irritable
bowel syndrome have not yet been reported.In this report, we describe an 83-year-old …
prevalence of depression and anxiety disorders [1]. When present, psychiatric disorders are
associated with decreased heath-related quality-of-life with greater gastrointestinal symptom
burdens [2]. The use of trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) has already been presented with
interesting results for major depressive disorder (MDD)[3]. So far, studies on TNS for irritable
bowel syndrome have not yet been reported.In this report, we describe an 83-year-old …
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