IBS often responds very well to acupuncture as both the physical and psychological factors can be targeted and potential contributing lifestyle factors also explored. As IBS-like symptoms can occasionally be a sign of a condition needing medical investigation and treatment, I am also able to advise on when this route would be appropriate.

 

Other digestive symptoms such as nausea, bloating and constipation also often respond well.

 

I am very interested in the ever-expanding body of research on the importance of the gut-brain axis and the microbiome for not just digestive health but for all aspects of mental and physical health. I always like to explore this with my patients.

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Acupuncture can improve many bladder symptoms in both men and women. It's effectiveness for the treatment of overactive bladder has been shown in a large meta-analysis.*​

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*https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9637827/