Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

IBS is the commonest condition seen by gastroenterologists and some estimates suggest that as many as one in five of the adult population in the UK suffer from it at any one time.

What causes irritable bowel syndrome?

The causes of IBS are still unknown , however, about half of all sufferers will date the start of their symptoms to a major life event or change such as change of house or job, or bereavement.

About 10 to 20 per cent of people will date the start of their symptoms to an acute gastroenteritis. In the remainder of cases, the trigger factor remains unidentified.

Nerve-signalling chemicals, particularly serotonin, appear to have an important role.

What are the symptoms of IBS

IBS symptoms vary from person to person, but the typical IBS symptoms include:
• diarrhoea
• constipation
• alternating diarrhoea and constipation
• bloating
• excess gas or wind
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• Back pain.

HYPNOTHERAPY AND IBS

You MUST have a diagnosis of IBS made by your DOCTOR before any treatment with Hypnosis can begin.

The evidence is overwhelming that IBS symptoms do respond to hypnosis. In addition to this, hypnotherapy routinely produces positive results in up to 80% of IBS sufferers who use it.

Hypnotherapy helps by.

Teaching sufferers how to influence and gain control of their gut function (Gut directed therapy)
Eliminate triggers to acute IBS attacks
Reduce Stress and anxiety caused by IBS
Reduce most symptoms of IBS

Click here for recent research from Mancheater University about Hypnosis and IBS