Chronic Gastroesophagitis Treated Successfully with Novel Taping Therapy: A New Approach to the Treatment of Digestive Disorders

Abstract

Objective: Our previous studies have shown that taping therapy ameliorated neuropsychiatric symptoms such as chronic insomnia and depression. Here we report two cases of gastroesophagitis accompanied with additional chronic symptoms that were successfully treated by using a novel taping therapy.Case presentations: (a) a male patient suffering from chronic gastroesophagitis complained of digestive malfunction for over 20 years, along with several neuropsychiatric symptoms. Some of these symptoms were refractory in nature, as the patient had tried a variety of other treatments without success; (b) a 59-year-old female who felt a burning sensation in her stomach for about 30 years.Interventions: Medical tapes equipped with silver and optic fibers were applied at key acupoints, trigger points, and sensitive response points as identified by finger pressure or pinch in related areas.Results: (a) Immediately after the first treatment, radial pulse decreased from 78/min to 68/min. After 2 treatments, the pharyngitis was markedly improved. After 7 treatments, the patient's symptoms of chronic gastroesophagitis markedly improved, although the associated symptom of rhinitis persisted. After an additional 7 treatments, all of his remaining symptoms were completely resolved and his digestive problems did not recur during a 60-day follow-up period; (b) the burning sensation decreased after the first treatment. Following a series of daily treatments for 1 week, her symptoms disappeared. Conclusions:Tactile examination of selected-acupoints and trigger points can be a useful tool for evaluating digestive disorders. Regulation of bioelectric currents on the relevant points with using Chimsband ® can be helpful for treating chronic gastroesophagitis.