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Hypnotherapy treatment for dysphagia

K F Kopel1, M Quinn

  • 1Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.

The International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis
|April 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Hypnotherapy effectively aided a cancer patient with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Utilizing multiple therapists enhanced treatment for esophageal strictures.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Hypnotherapy
  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Dysphagia is a common and debilitating symptom in cancer patients, often complicating treatment and impacting quality of life.
  • Esophageal strictures can severely impede swallowing, necessitating interventions like dilatation.
  • Hypnotherapy offers a non-invasive approach that may address psychophysiological components of swallowing disorders.

Observation:

  • A 60-year-old cancer patient presented with significant dysphagia.
  • The patient required preparation for esophageal stricture dilatation.
  • A case history was documented to evaluate hypnotherapy's efficacy.

Findings:

  • Hypnotherapy was successfully employed to improve the patient's swallowing ability.
  • The intervention facilitated the patient's readiness for esophageal dilatation procedures.
  • Employing a team of multiple therapists proved to be an effective treatment strategy.

Implications:

  • This case suggests hypnotherapy is a viable complementary treatment for dysphagia in oncology patients.
  • Multidisciplinary therapeutic approaches, including hypnotherapy, may improve outcomes for complex swallowing difficulties.
  • Further research into hypnotherapy for managing cancer-related dysphagia is warranted.

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