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Doctors have long acknowledged that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is extremely tricky to treat. Caused by abnormal contractions in the colon, symtoms (including abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation), can be debilitating over a lifetime.
Anti-spasmodic medication can help, but recent research at the University of Manchester suggests that hypnotherapy may provide a more effective, drug-free alternative.
During 12 one-hour sessions over 2 years, 250 patients were taught how to gain control of their gut activity. With a 70% success rate (which was higher among women than men), the therapy helped all symptoms, unlike drugs, which reduce only a few.
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