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Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Diagnosis & Treatment

Psychological Therapy

Irritable bowel syndrome can be triggered by some mental issues and mood changes. Therefore, psychological therapy would be helpful in improving some symptoms. The most common option is PIT or psychodynamic interpersonal therapy. During this process, the therapist will help you explore the past to find out if anything might affect you unconsciously and lead to the condition. Cognitive-behavioral therapy can also be helpful as it would change how you respond to different conditions with positive attitudes and relaxation techniques. Another option is hypnotherapy, which could change the attitude of the unconscious mind to symptoms. [11]