PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC METHODS IN THE COMPLEX TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC PANCREATITIS

The article analyzes the effectiveness of therapy for patients with chronic pancreatitis with the introduction of physiotherapeutic methods into the complex of measures. The study included 250 patients aged 28 to 67 years diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis. In the main group, patients received an additional course of physiotherapy treatment in addition to standard therapy. In the control group, treatment was carried out according to standards in accordance with clinical recommendations. The obtained results of the study showed that the inclusion of physiotherapeutic methods in the complex therapy of patients with chronic pancreatitis contributes to the complete relief or weakening of pain, a reduction in the period of pain relief, dyspepsia, and helps improve the exocrine function of the pancreas.