Irritable Bowel Syndrome IF YOU HAVE BEEN MEDICALLY DIAGNOSED AS SUFFERING FROM IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME THEN READING THIS PAMPHLET COULD BE THE NEXT STEP TO RESTORING THE QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE AND BRINGING THE SMILE BACK TO YOUR FACE! As you probably know only too well, IBS is a hard-to-cure ailment which troubles tens of thousands of people, roughly one in four of the population of Britain at some time in their lives. For most patients, treatment through their GP or Hospital Specialist helps them get their problem under control. When this is not the case however, there is generally an underlying stress which the patient may not even be aware of. So how can I help you? Here's how! Dr P.J.Whorwell first developed an approach to IBS at the University Hospital of South Manchester in 1984. Since that time his department has accumulated clinical evidence to show that the symptoms of IBS can be eliminated or substantially reduced by the use of this method. Eight out of ten patients readily admit to feeling 80% better following a course of treatment known as Gut Directed hypnotherapy. G.D.H. has also been found to be effective in reducing the symptoms of ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, peptic ulcer, non-ulcerative dyspepsia and oesophageal problems. Suggestions given in hypnosis are adapted to each particular disorder and the needs of the patient. If you have the major triad of symptoms, that is to say, abdominal pain, bloating and disordered bowel habit (constipation, diarrhoea or both), are not overly psychologically disturbed, have an open mind; and if you are determined to overcome your debilitating symptoms, you will almost certainly benefit from this form of therapy. Therapy involves the induction of hypnosis followed by a sequence of suggestions aimed at normalising the bowel movements and reducing pain and bloating. In addition to the symptoms described above, some IBS patients additionally suffer from over acidity in the stomach which can cause symptoms of nausea, heartburn, indigestion, reflux of stomach contents back into the oesophagus etc. Therapy is usually effective in reducing gastric acid secretion, enabling the stomach to empty as it should, which in turn reduces or eliminates these uncomfortable symptoms. These approaches are merely direct suggestion. You will not be encouraged to talk whilst in hypnosis or release any uncomfortable emotions. If you have suffered from this problem for several years you may well be surprised and pleased to know that therapy consists of six to eight hour-long sessions spread over about eleven weeks. The sessions are backed up with CD's. The crucial element in all the approaches described is attitude. The therapies described, although not guaranteed to succeed, have a high response rate, are drug free and non-addictive. A striking and lasting improvement can be achieved in the relief of IBS symptoms and in overall well being. I have been in practice in Portsmouth since 1988 and have helped many hundreds of people with their problems. I hope that I can help you to overcome yours! Chris Russell is a member of the Register of Approved Gastrointestinal Psychotherapists and the U.K. Register of IBS Therapists. FEES For my fees, please see. Initial Assessment