Table 1

Mean non-colonic symptom scores before and after GFH

Non-colonic symptomMean symptom score pre-GFHMean symptom score post-GFHP value
Nausea/ vomiting37.6±5.512.8±3.2<0.0001
Early satiety33.3±6.119.9±4.40.01
Headaches46.6±5.627.7±4.50.0006
Backache45.3±6.523.3±4.5<0.0001
Lethargy71.7±5.042.7±4.8<0.0001
Excess wind68.7±5.535.4±5.0<0.0001
Heartburn29.2±4.811.5±3.3<0.0001
Urinary symptoms35.4±6.020.5±5.10.004
Thigh pain21.0±4.711.4±4.00.03
Musculoskeletal aches and pains50.9±6.525.2±4.4<0.0001
  • GFH, gut-focused hypnotherapy.