[The role of emotional stress in pathogenesis of gastrointestinal diseases and the importance of psychopharmacologic combinations in their treatment]

Boll Chim Farm. 1990 Jun;129(6):3S-9S.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

In view of the importance of the emotional stress in some gastrointestinal diseases pathogenesis among which anxiety and/or depression appear to play an appreciable role, the Authors have analysed a number of sensitive colon and duodenal ulcers whose psychopharmacologic treatment has resulted crucial in the resolution of these diseases.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / etiology
  • Humans
  • Psychotropic Drugs / therapeutic use*
  • Stress, Psychological / complications*

Substances

  • Psychotropic Drugs