See information below on IBS and this treatment. To create a Treatment Checklist, go to the bottom of the screen and enter your information in the four sections: 1) past or present use, 2) frequency and duration, 3) did this treatment work?, and 4) significant side effects. To see the next treatment either click on the treatment list at the bottom of the screen or click ‘Save and Continue to Next Treatment.’ Click ‘Submit (Done)’ to generate a list to print or email, to discuss with your physician.

Psychological and Behavioral Therapies

How it works:
Identifies and reframes maladaptive behaviors and/or teaches patients deep relaxation techniques which can benefit IBS symptoms through modulation of altered brain-gut interactions.
Which symptoms it helps:
Any or all IBS symptoms.
How long it takes to see a benefit:
Depends on completion of the appropriate behavioral treatment protocol.
Who may benefit:
All IBS subgroups.
FDA approved:
N/A
Dosage:
N/A
Special considerations or risks:
Requires a trained professional to administer. Some insurances will not cover behavioral treatments.
Most common side effects:
Generally well tolerated but can trigger problems in those with unreconciled PTSD.

Recommendation:
ACG suggests some psychological therapies (provider-directed cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation therapy, hypnotherapy, and multicomponent psychological therapy) for overall symptom improvement in IBS patients.

Recommendation:
WEAK
Quality of Evidence:
VERY LOW
Level of Evidence:
√-
Past and Present Use Frequency and Duration Did this treatment work? Significant Side Effects
Past Use   Present Use   Yes   No   N/A