The influence of high- and low-intensity magnetotherapy on the metabolic activity of colonic microflora in patients with irritated bowel syndrome

All the examined patients presenting with irritated bowel syndrome prevailed by the symptoms of constipation were shown to have intestinal dysbiosis associated with the abnormal metabolic activity of colonic microflora. Measurements of volatile fatty acids demonstrated a decrease in the absolute content of acetic, butyric, and valeric acids as well as reduction of the total content of intestinal metabolites. Combined rehabilitative treatment including local application of low-intensity bioresonant magnetotherapy on the colon projection region exerted positive effect on the metabolic activity of colonic microflora in patients with irritated bowel syndrome and the prevalence of constipation symptoms.

high-intensity magnetotherapy, low-intensity bioresonant magnetotherapy, volatile fatty acids, metabolic activity of colonic microflora, irritated bowel syndrome