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What is irritable bowel syndrome? There are three kinds:
It is estimated that 20% of the population suffer from IBS, but nobody really knows because most suffer in silence as they are too embarrassed to come forward for help. Relationships can break down because people become preoccupied with their condition and unable to join in with family and are hopeless about their situation that they believe there can be no cure. What causes irritable bowel syndrome? No one knows exactly what causes IBS. Some researchers think IBS is caused by changes in the nerves that control sensation or muscle contractions in the bowel. Others believe the central nervous system may affect the colon. And because women are two to three times more likely than men to have IBS, researchers believe that hormonal changes also play a role. For many women, symptoms are worse during or around their menstrual periods. IBS triggers can range from certain foods, medications or emotions. e.g. Chocolate, milk and alcohol might cause constipation or diarrhoea. And the least bit of stress might send your colon into spasms.
How can hypnosis help
irritable bowel
syndrome?
IBS generally
comprises of both dietary and psychological factors so the most effective
solution should comprise both approaches. Initially, you should first of all
visit your doctor for a proper diagnosis. Ask yourself if the discomfort
seems to follow any pattern and, if your doctor agrees, experiment with
cutting certain foods like citrus, dairy, yeast, wheat, or other grains out
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"Hypnosis may be an effective,
long-term therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), according to a
new study published this week.
The findings of the survey were reported in Gut, a specialist publication of the British Medical Association. Research was carried out over six years and involved more than 200 patients. Around 71 percent of patients said that hypnotherapy successfully improved their condition, with positive effects that lasted up to 5 years. Many also found that hypnosis significantly helped to reduce levels of anxiety and depression associated with the condition. The patients underwent one-hour sessions of hypnosis lasting up to 12 weeks. They were asked to note any changes in their symptoms, quality of life and mood before and immediately after their treatment, and up to six years later. IBS is a common but little understood disorder of the digestive tract. It is characterised by a number of common symptoms including recurrent abdominal pains, constipation or diarrhoea. The precise causes of IBS are not known but doctors suggest it could be brought on by a variety of things such as food, exercise, hormones and stress." Extracted from Gut, a specialist publication of the British Medical Association |
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