Gastrointestinal-specific anxiety seems to be an important factor for GI symptom severity and QOL in patients with IBS.

An intervention to increase physical activity has positive long-term effects on IBS symptoms and psychological symptoms.

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Hypnotherapy reduces the sensory and motor component of the gastrocolonic response in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. These effects may be involved in the clinical efficacy of hypnotherapy in IBS.

A structured patient group education is superior to written information to enhance knowledge of IBS, and improve GI symptoms and GI-specific anxiety in IBS patients.