How do you fix visceral hypersensitivity?

Some complementary therapies have also been shown to be effective in treating visceral hypersensitivity, such as hypnotherapy or cognitive behavioural therapy. These therapies are thought to relieve stress and anxiety, which can be the main triggers of many of the symptoms of IBS, especially hypersensitivity.

Where do you feel visceral pain?

Visceral pain is vague and occurs in the abdomen, chest, intestines, or pelvis. It’s experienced due to damage of internal organs and tissues, and it’s not well understood. It’s also not always clearly defined pain, but it is internal pain.

How do you know if you have visceral pain?

Visceral pain can be identified by location (e.g., abdomen) and by its general features such as deep, aching, squeezing or colicky sensations that are poorly localized. It is often dispersed throughout the body and referred to cutaneous sites, which may be tender.

What does visceral hypersensitivity feel like?

People with visceral hypersensitivity tend to feel chronic discomfort in their chest, tummy or lower organs. Chronic pain is defined as lasting consistently for more than three months. It may come and go, or it may be triggered by certain bodily functions, such as a full bladder or swallowing food.

What are the symptoms of visceral hypersensitivity?

Visceral hyperalgesia is an increased sensitivity to pain in the internal organs of the body, like the stomach, pancreas or intestines….Patients may also experience other symptoms such as:

  • Constipation.
  • Bloating.
  • Diarrhea.
  • Nausea and vomiting.

How do you treat visceral pain?

Treatment of visceral pain includes: OTC Medication: Some of the over-the-counter (OTC) non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) such as Aleve (naproxen) and aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) are blood thinners that can, in some cases, end up exacerbating the cause of the discomfort.

Is visceral hypersensitivity chronic?

Animal models of visceral hypersensitivity exist in which irritation of the colon causes chronic visceral hypersensitivity and central sensitization that is associated with allodynia and hyperalgesia. Similarly, IBS symptoms develop in ~20–25% of patients after Salmonella infection of the gut.

How do you calm a hypersensitive nerve?

Meditation can help soothe the mind and calm fears. Since these nerve pathways start in the brain, it is also possible to relieve pain by reprogramming the brain. This can be done by talking to the pain and telling it to stop! If you are forceful and firm, you can retrain the nerve pathways.