Uses of Hypnosis in Medicine
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Gastrointestinal
Disorders (Ulcers, Irritable
Bowel Syndrome, Colitis, Crohn’s Disease);
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Dermatologic
Disorders (Eczema, Herpes, Neurodermatitis,
Pruritus [itching], Psoriasis, Warts);
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Surgery/Anesthesiology (In unusual
circumstances, hypnosis has been used as the
sole anesthetic for surgery, including the
removal of the gall bladder,
amputation, cesarean section, and hysterectomy.
Reasons for using hypnosis as the sole
anesthetic may include: situations where
chemical anesthesia is contraindicated because
of allergies or hyper-sensitivities; when
organic problems increase the risk of using
chemoanesthesia; and in some conditions where it
is ideal for the patient to be able to respond
to questions or directives from the surgeon);
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Acute and
Chronic Pain (back pain, cancer pain,
dental anesthesia, headaches and migraines,
arthritis or rheumatism).
*A
doctors release is required to work with pain to
make sure that we are not hiding a physical
condition.
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Burns:
Hypnosis is not only effective for the pain, but
when hypnotic anesthesia and feelings of
coolness are created in the first few hours
after a significant burn, it appears that
it also reduces inflammation and promotes
healing. We believe that a second degree burn
can often be kept from going third degree if
hypnosis is used soon after the injury;
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Nausea and
Vomiting associated with chemotherapy
and pregnancy (hyperemisis gravidarum);
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Childbirth:
Women have been
found capable of using hypnosis as the sole
analgesic for labor. This eliminates the risks
that medications can pose to both the mother and
child;
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Hemophilia:
Hemophilia patients can often be taught to use
self-hypnosis to control vascular flow and keep
from requiring a blood transfusion;
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Allergies,
asthma;
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High blood
pressure (hypertension);
Uses
of Hypnosis
in
Psychotherapy and Behavioral
Medicine
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Trauma
(incest, rape, physical and emotional abuse,
cult abuse);
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Anxiety and
stress management;
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Depression;
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Bed-wetting
(enuresis);
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Sports and
athletic performance;
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Smoking
cessation;
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Obesity and
weight control;
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Sexual dysfunctions;
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Sleep disorders;
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Concentration
difficulties, test anxiety and learning
disorders.
Uses
of Hypnosis
in
Dentistry
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Behavior Modification
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Relaxation, Anxiety Control
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Fear
Elimination
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Quelling
Undesirable Habits, Tongue Thrust, Reverse
Swallowing, TMJ Dysfunction, Bruxism,
Clenching
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Amnesia
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Analgesia,
Anesthesia, Pain Control
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Prevention
of Gagging and Nausea
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Control of
Saliva and Bleeding
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Creative
visualization for healing
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Restorative Appliance Tolerance,
Pretreatment Desensitization
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Self-image, Self-esteem, and Confidence
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