Irritable Bowel Syndrome, often referred to as IBS or less commonly known as mucous colitis or spastic colon, is a widespread condition that can continue for many years without deterioration to the health of the patient. It is estimated that 15% of the population will suffer from the condition and only 25% of suffers will seek professional help. Symptoms associated with IBS can include constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, cramps and mild to severe pain. The diarrhoea associated with IBS is not true diarrhorea in that there is no increase in stool volume. IBS patients sometimes pass mucus with the stools and have a sensation of incomplete evacuation of the bowels following defecation. By far the most common factor associated with the symptoms of IBS are the interactions between the brain and the gut. Recurring IBS is associated with stress, although abdominal distress is a common reaction to anxiety in many people who do not suffer from IBS. The bowel has a rich supply of nerves that are in communication with the brain. Virtually everyone has had, at one time or another, some alteration in bowel function when under intense stress, such as before an important athletic event, school examination, or a family conflict. There is no cure for IBS but Hypnotherapy is a recommended approach for treatment of this condition as stress management plays a central role in alleviating the symptoms of IBS. Techniques include teaching the patient the skill of self-hypnosis whereby the patient is able to reduce stress and anxiety and then benefit from the knock on effects that this has on the rest of the body, specifically the gut. Patients respond well to treatment and usually 3 sessions are all that are required.
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