Behavioural Therapies Effective at Treating IBS, Study Claims

A recent study found that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and gut-directed hypnotherapy — delivered in-person or digitally — were more effective than standard treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Alexander Ford at the University of Leeds in the UK and his colleagues sifted through dozens of randomized-controlled trials, involving more than 7,000 participants.

“It’s the largest review of behavioural IBS treatments in terms of number of studies and participants [to my knowledge],” Perjohan Lindfors at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden told New Scientist.

However, Ford claims that more trials directly comparing digital therapies to standard ones are needed before IBS treatment guidelines can be updated.

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Disability Benefits for IBS in Canada

IBS can have a profound impact on an individual’s ability to perform their job duties — even with appropriate treatment.

For Canadians who can’t work due to this debilitating condition, short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) benefits can provide a crucial financial lifeline.

How These Benefits Help

• STD: Provides temporary financial support for individuals unable to perform their job duties.
• LTD: Offers income replacement for individuals unable to return to work for an extended period of time.

To qualify for STD or LTD benefits, medical documentation is essential to demonstrate how your condition prevents you from working.

Sadly, insurance companies often deny legitimate LTD claims — including in cases involving IBS — adding unnecessary stress to an already difficult situation.

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Claim Denied? Contact Us

If your insurance company prevented you from accessing disability benefits for IBS, or another medical condition, connect with an experienced disability lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

Our compassionate team regularly resolves issues involving STD, LTD, critical illness, life insurance, and mortgage insurance claims.

We’ve helped countless Canadians secure the compensation they’re owed. Contact us today for a FREE disability consultation.