Effectiveness of trancutaneous electrical nerve stimulationon improving hyposalivation in xerostomia patients with diabetes mellitus

Authors

  • V Rajalaxmi Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr.MGR Educational and research institute, Chennai, India.
  • G M Harshini Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr.MGR Educational and research institute, Chennai, India.
  • C V Senthil Nathan Faculty of Physiotherapy, Dr.MGR Educational and research institute, Chennai, India.
  • G Sridevi Department of Physiology, SRM Dental college and Hospital, Chennai.
  • G Mohan Kumar Department of Physiology, SRM Dental college and Hospital, Chennai.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjsir.v59i1.69080

Keywords:

Saliva, Diabetes Mellitus, Hyposalivation, Xerostomia, TENS, Salivary Glands

Abstract

The aim of the study is to analyse the effectiveness of TENS [transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation] on improving hyposalivation in Xerostomia patients with diabetes mellitus. This was an experimental study with pre and post-test type. Sixty (60) Diabetes mellitus patients with hyposalivation condition were treated with TENS on their external surface of salivary glands and other corresponding buccal nerves. The duration of the treatment is for 15-20 minutes 1 session per day four sessions a week for 4 weeks. A simplified questionnaire is used as a screening tool and Sialometry method is used to analyze the saliva secretion. Saliva samples were collected from the subjects prior to TENS stimulation. The present study states that, the salivary secretion was increased after TENS application in continuous mode (p<0.001) and burst mode (p<0.001). It was illustrated when compared to saliva taken before therapy, particularly in xerostomic diabetes mellitus patients.

Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. 59(1), 01-06, 2024

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2024-03-31

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Rajalaxmi, V., Harshini, G. M., Nathan, C. V. S. ., Sridevi, G., & Kumar, G. M. . (2024). Effectiveness of trancutaneous electrical nerve stimulationon improving hyposalivation in xerostomia patients with diabetes mellitus. Bangladesh Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, 59(1), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjsir.v59i1.69080

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Vol. 59 No. 1 (2024)

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