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. 2023 Jan 1;76(1):9-13.
doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000003617. Epub 2022 Sep 14.

Hypnotherapy in Pediatric Gastroenterology

Arine M Vlieger  1 , Amit Assa  2 , Osvaldo Borrelli  3 , Ilse Broekaert  4 , Marco Deganello Saccomani  5 , Jernej Dolinsek  6 , Javier-Martin Carpi de  7 , Emmanuel Mas  8 , Erasmo Miele  9 , Mike Thomson  10 , Christos Tzivinikos  11 , Marc A Benninga  9 ; Gastroenterology Committee of ESPGHAN
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Hypnotherapy in Pediatric Gastroenterology

Arine M Vlieger et al. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. .

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.

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The authors report no conflicts of interest.

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