ISSN:
1573-3521
Keywords:
speaking stomach syndrome
;
behavioral treatment
;
case study
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
,
Psychology
Notes:
Abstract The speaking stomach syndrome consists of persisting gurgling sounds in the gastric region, synchronous with breathing. A characteristic finding in patients suffering from this syndrome is an abnormal pattern of respiration, with extreme activity of the abdominal muscles and active involvement of the diaphragm. To teach the patient a different way of breathing using combined thoracic/abdominal respiration, with no, or hardly any, active contraction of the abdominal muscles, is an essential feature of treatment. This is accomplished in three steps. The treatment was successful in the three cases. Problems encountered in therapy are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00845281
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