Gastric and duodenal ulcer

From a scientific point of view, ulcers arise from increased activity of the sympathetic nervous system - it is activated in conditions of chronic stress, anxiety, suppressed aggression or guilt. Back in the 1930s, one of the founders of psychosomatic medicine, Franz Alexander, wrote that unexpressed emotions affect not through muscles, but through organs - such as the stomach, respiratory or cardiovascular systems.

Studies show that patients with peptic ulcer disease often have a number of psychological traits that increase the risk of the disease:

• chronic internal conflict between the need for protection and the desire for independence;

• fear of not meeting the expectations of loved ones or management;

• tendency to self-criticism, anxiety, shyness, high demands on oneself;

• hypochondriac traits and adjusting to other people's expectations;

• suppression of emotions - especially aggression, envy or disappointment;

• a feeling of hopelessness when achieving what you want seems impossible.

In such cases, the body cannot cope with the emotional stress and switches it to the body — in particular, to the gastrointestinal tract. This can lead to inflammation, erosions, and ulcer formation.

Comprehensive approach to treatment at NeuroHelp

Effective treatment of peptic ulcer disease requires not only medication or diet, but also deeper work - with psychological causes, neural connections, and the body's stress reactivity.

In our center, we use combination therapy, which includes:

• Psychotherapy , which helps to work through internal conflicts, reduce anxiety levels, and change the way you respond to stress;

• Transcranial electrical stimulation (TEC) is a method that normalizes the activity of brain structures related to the digestive system;

• Ketamine infusion therapy is a modern approach that reduces visceral sensitivity and affects NMDA receptors responsible for pain and inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract;

• Body-oriented therapy — to “release” chronic tension in the body;

• Art therapy — to express suppressed emotions through creativity;

• Neurohelp neurorehabilitation program - to restore holistic psychophysiological regulation.

We work with causes — not just symptoms

Our goal is not only to eliminate pain and heartburn, but also to help a person regain control over their life. To restore trust in the body, emotional stability, and inner support. In a comprehensive approach based on modern neuroscientific research, we see a path to long-term improvement in the condition — without relapses, without dependence on medications.

If you feel that classical treatment is not working, or the disease is coming back again and again, your body may be trying to tell you something important. We are ready to help you hear it and change it.

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