Current aspects of use of medicated chewing gum in stress therapy and prophylaxis

Abstract

In general, the problem of stress is ancient, but its scientific realization has only occurred in the last twenty years, which is reflected in the desire to meet the urgent needs of society. As a result, in recent years, there has been an increase in the number of scientific studies on mechanisms of stress conditions development, their effective therapy and prevention. Different factors, such as hormones, neuroendocrine mediators, peptides and neurotransmitters, are involved in the body’s response to stress. Proved facts are the impact of stress (especially chronic) on the pathogenesis of various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, including gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer, functional dyspepsia, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome and other gastrointestinal disorders.