Some time ago the FDA published the following article about IBS……. (Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome)……. A summary of it is included for your information and / or interest.
JAMA 16 July 2019 Volume 322, Number 3
NEWS FROM THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
Feyza Sancar PhD
Cranial Nerve Stimulator for Adolescents With IBS
IBS is a chronic but sometimes painful disorder that often presents in childhood. This article speaks of a new device that is now on prescription for children between 11 and 18 years of age. Apparently it is similar to devices now available for use in opiate dependency cases. It is thought perhaps, that travel between the gut and brain is what ends up causing the stomach pain.
The power source for this device is by battery and the object is placed behind the ear and maintained for a few days. This is kept on for a few weeks. For this study there were no serious problems noted.