How behavioural therapy is changing IBS treatment

Veni E N

Oct 21, 2025

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a disorder affecting millions worldwide, has long frustrated both patients and doctors. 

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Traditional interventions—diet changes, medications, and probiotics—often provide only partial relief, leaving patients searching for more effective solutions.

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Recent research showed that behavioural therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and gut-directed hypnotherapy can significantly improve symptoms.

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These therapies target the complex communication network between the brain and the gut, also called the brain-gut axis, which influences symptom severity and flare-ups.

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The brain-gut connection means that stress, anxiety, and emotions can directly affect digestive function. 

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With this understanding, doctors are beginning to view the mind as a vital component in managing IBS, an approach that could reshape treatment strategies.