Abstract

In several countries, gut-directed hypnotherapy is becoming an established and evidence-based treatment in pediatric gastroenterology. This article describes what hypnotherapy is, offers an overview of its effect in gut-brain disorders and explains its potential mode of action. Moreover, the use of hypnotherapy in other areas of pediatric gastroenterology, as a supportive tool to reduce pain, stress, depression, and anxiety and improve quality of life, will be also discussed. Guidance toward implementing hypnotherapy in clinical practice is provided, including examples of how you can explain hypnosis to patients with gastroenterological symptoms.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)9-13
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Volume76
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • functional abdominal pain
  • functional nausea
  • gut brain interaction
  • hypnotherapy
  • inflammatory bowel disease
  • irritable bowel syndrome

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