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Research: GONSALKORALE and WHORWELL,
Listed in Issue 114
Abstract
GONSALKORALE and WHORWELL, Department of Medicine, University Hospital of South Manchester, UK, wgonsalkorale@compuserve.com, have reviewed (45 references) hypnotherapy in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. Abstract: There is accumulating and compelling evidence that hypnotherapy is an effective treatment for IBS. Recently, studies have shown that hypnotherapy has beneficial effects that are long lasting, with most patients maintaining improvement, and with decreased consultation and medication needs in the long term. The particular gut-directed approach used, which is aimed at normalizing and controlling gut function, is also described. While the mechanisms of how hypnotherapy brings about its therapeutic effect are not fully known, changes in colonic motility and rectal sensitivity have been demonstrated, although changes in central processing and psychological effects may also play a role.
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Gonsalkorale WM, Whorwell PJ. Hypnotherapy in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology 17 (1): 15-20, Jan 2005.
