Use of hypnotherapy in gastrointestinal disease.
Recent controlled studies in the field of gastroenterology have shown that hypnotherapy is unequivocally beneficial in conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome and peptic ulceration. There is also some evidence for influence on certain physiological functions. Further research should help to define more clearly the role of this controversial form of therapy.
Whorwell
P J
PJ
University Hospital of South Manchester, West Didsbury.
D003109:Colonic Diseases, Functional / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006990:Hypnosis / Q000379:methods*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D012008:Recurrence