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IBS is a disorder of the gut in which the sufferer experiences abdominal pain, bloating or discomfort and a change in bowel habit, without an obvious cause. IBS is called a syndrome because it involves different signs and symptoms which are all interrelated.
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IBS is a painful and often distressing condition which can seriously impact on the sufferer's quality of life. It is thought that women are twice as likely as men to suffer from IBS and it is also more common in emotional and stressed people. In fact, at some time or other, around one third of the population may be affected.
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IBS should always be diagnosed by a qualified medical practitioner, since the symptoms of IBS can resemble those of other bowel diseases. Nevertheless, doctors can usually be quite confident at diagnosing IBS on the basis of the pattern of symptoms alone without recourse to tests to rule out every other possible condition. IBS can start at any time, but frequently begins in early adulthood and comes and goes over the course of many years. That fact alone is an important diagnostic pointer, but you should always seek further advice if your symptoms change.
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Many studies have shown hypnotherapy to be very effective in reducing, and in some cases eliminating, the painful symptoms of IBS. I have successfully completed specialised training in the gut specific and gut directed hypnotherapy necessary for the best possible results. Along with an individualised programme, I provide CD's to enable the work to continue between sessions.
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