London: A new study has found that talk therapy can improve mood in people with intestinal infections such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.
Researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London found that improved mood was associated with an 18 percent reduction in inflammation in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). can happen
IBD is a condition that can cause patients to complain of diarrhea, abdominal pain and fatigue.
According to the researchers, the results of the study highlight the potential of treating people with IBD in mental health treatments.
According to the charity Crohn’s and Colitis UK, one in 123 people are affected by the condition.
In this study, the team of researchers examined studies that measured C-reactive protein and calcium excreted in feces (specific indicators of IBD).
The researchers examined data from 28 trials involving 1,789 patients.
In the study, researchers found that mental health therapy had a positive role in reducing intestinal inflammation.
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