Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common, functional disorder of the digestive system and gut. IBS is a long-term condition and is thought to affect one in five people during their lifetime.
IBS causes the bowel to be very sensitive, causes reoccurring pain or discomfort in the abdomen and often, the nerves and muscles do not work as they should.
While there is no cure for irritable bowel syndrome, there are certain treatments and lifestyle changes that can help manage symptoms. One IBS treatment recognised by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is hypnotherapy.
Symptoms of IBS
Causes of IBS
While the exact cause of IBS is unclear, some research suggests it may be due to over-activity of the gut. For example, if the contractions of the muscles in the gut wall become abnormal or overactive.
There is also some evidence to suggest that a person’s emotional state can trigger problems in the gut. Intense feelings of anxiety and stress may cause the individual to suffer irregular bowel habits and symptoms can worsen.
IBS treatment
As IBS is regarded as a medical condition, it is important to consult your doctor first for information, advice and a diagnosis. Although there is no cure for IBS, there are things that can help manage the symptoms.
Hypnotherapy for IBS
Hypnotherapy for IBS can help an individual learn relaxation techniques, as well as learning new ways to manage stress. Our state of mind can have an impact on our physical well-being. When there is excessive stress anxiety or tension this can further aggravate IBS.
Learning how to relax and manage stressful feelings can become useful life tools. Hypnosis can help to promote positive thinking and develop coping strategies.
Your IBS treatment will include:
IBS causes the bowel to be very sensitive, causes reoccurring pain or discomfort in the abdomen and often, the nerves and muscles do not work as they should.
While there is no cure for irritable bowel syndrome, there are certain treatments and lifestyle changes that can help manage symptoms. One IBS treatment recognised by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is hypnotherapy.
Symptoms of IBS
- pain and discomfort in the abdomen
- bloated abdomen
- gas
- indigestion
- feeling full
- nausea
- diarrhoea
- constipation
- cramping
- heartburn
- muscle pains.
Causes of IBS
While the exact cause of IBS is unclear, some research suggests it may be due to over-activity of the gut. For example, if the contractions of the muscles in the gut wall become abnormal or overactive.
There is also some evidence to suggest that a person’s emotional state can trigger problems in the gut. Intense feelings of anxiety and stress may cause the individual to suffer irregular bowel habits and symptoms can worsen.
IBS treatment
As IBS is regarded as a medical condition, it is important to consult your doctor first for information, advice and a diagnosis. Although there is no cure for IBS, there are things that can help manage the symptoms.
Hypnotherapy for IBS
Hypnotherapy for IBS can help an individual learn relaxation techniques, as well as learning new ways to manage stress. Our state of mind can have an impact on our physical well-being. When there is excessive stress anxiety or tension this can further aggravate IBS.
Learning how to relax and manage stressful feelings can become useful life tools. Hypnosis can help to promote positive thinking and develop coping strategies.
Your IBS treatment will include:
- Recognising and learning to cope with any worries or fears contributing to IBS, increasing your confidence and well-being.
- Learning self-hypnosis techniques so you can continue the sessions at home.
- Setting goals. You may be encouraged to visualise the future and how you would feel without IBS, these may be long-term goals or a number of things you want to achieve.
- Visualisations and suggestions with the aim of decreasing the sensitivity of the gut and to increase confidence.
Plans.
Session PlanIBS hypnosis is offered at £65 for the first session, £50 for any sessions after. |
*Payment is required at the time of booking. Payments can be made by bank transfer or Paypal
