Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
It is estimated that 15% of the population suffers from IBS, though only a small minority of these seek professional help.
IBS patients tend to suffer from a variety of symptoms including abdominal pain, bloating, back pain, nausea. Yet IBS is not thought to have any connection with serious bowel disease, nor is its cause known
What is known is that IBS both creates, and is made worse by stress, with many patients suffering from anxiety and depression.
How hypnotherapy can help
Hypnotherapy can often provide swift relief to IBS sufferers through a three pronged approach:
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by installing more constructive ways for the patient to think about the symptoms |
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by teaching the patients effective ways of dealing with stress and the causes of stress |
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by teaching the patient how to manage any pain associated with the IBS |