A study found 40% of irritable bowel syndrome patients treated with individual hypnotherapy, and 34% in group hypnotherapy, reported sufficient relief of discomfort and pain after three months, compared with 17% of those who received education and supportive care, researchers reported at United European Gastroenterology Week 2017. A second study presented at the conference showed similar results among patients with treatment-refractory IBS symptoms who were given hypnotherapy.

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