Acupuncture Versus Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Pain Post Upper Abdominal Surgeries

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who will have pain after upper abdominal surgery. * Adult patients will be between 20 and 45 years of age. * Both sexes will be included. * Patients have no contraindications for acupuncture or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. * Patients with good compliance and fit for treatment. * This study will be applied on upper abdominal surgeries \[laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Gastrectomy\]. * Physical therapy will be used for up to 48 hours after surgery or until the time of discharge. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with other causes of pain other than that after upper abdominal surgery. * Patients who will have any contraindication for both therapies used. * Patients with cardiovascular disease, liver, or renal disease. * Patients with malignant tumors. * Patients with metal or electronic implants. * Patients with autoimmune disease. * Pregnancy, postpartum period, breastfeeding. * Patients with recent injury in the treatment area