DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Gut, digestive system, stress, and the gut–brain axis

Bloating, abdominal pain, a feeling of a tight stomach, stomach rumbling, digestive issues, constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or recurring ailments of the digestive system are problems that more and more people struggle with.
Many patients also notice that their stomach and gut react very strongly to stress, nervous tension, and chronic strain on the body.
Most commonly, questions arise:
How to calm the gut? What helps with irritable bowel syndrome? Does stress affect the gut? What to do when the stomach reacts to stress?

The gut and the nervous system

More and more attention is being paid today to the relationship between the digestive system and the nervous system, known as the gut–brain axis.
One of the key elements of this communication is the vagus nerve. This is precisely why chronic stress, tension, or excessive stimulation of the body can affect not only well-being, but also gut functioning.

Implant acupuncture and gut problems

In implant therapy, carefully selected acupuncture points are used, determined individually for each patient’s problem.
The implants used typically work for about 3 to 12 months, and then gradually biodegrade and are naturally absorbed by the body.
The therapy can be targeted at reducing tension, calming the body, and supporting daily functioning.

When do patients consider such therapy?

Most commonly, these are individuals struggling with:

• irritable bowel syndrome (IBS),
• chronic bloating,
• a feeling of a tight stomach,
• digestive problems that worsen under the influence of stress,
• functional constipation or diarrhea,
• chronic intestinal discomfort.

The gut reacts to more than just diet

Intestinal problems do not always result solely from dietary habits.
The following can also be of key significance:

• chronic stress,
• tension of the nervous system,
• communication disorders between the gut and the brain,
• hyper-reactivity of the body.

Therefore, some patients seek methods that support not only the digestive tract, but also the nervous system.

Frequently asked questions

Qualification and safety

Not every gut problem has the same underlying cause.
Therefore, a thorough interview, symptom analysis, and proper medical diagnostics are of key importance. It is particularly important to rule out diseases that require specialist medical treatment.
Implant acupuncture does not replace gastroenterological diagnostics or treatment managed by a physician.

The first step

The foundation is an individual consultation and assessment of whether the problem relates more to the gut, stress, nervous system tension, or other causes requiring different management.
What to do when the stomach and gut react increasingly clearly to stress, tension, or chronic strain on the body?
This is precisely where the conversation begins during the consultation.