Hypnosis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is a functional disorder that is thought to affect approximately 10% of the population. Common symptoms include constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and bloating. The cause of IBS is unknown and there is yet no cure, however research has shown that hypnosis can be effective in reducing the symptoms of IBS.

http://www.ibshypnosis.com/IBSresearch.html – Gerson et al. Int J Clin Exp Hypn. 2013

http://tinyurl.com/azkmjll – University of Gottenburg Research

N.I.C.E Clinical Guideline 61 Recommends:

‘For patients with refractory IBS (12 months of unsuccessful
pharmacological treatments, with continuing symptoms) consider
cognitive behavioural therapy, HYPNOTHERAPY, psychological therapy’