Alona Chernyshova

MID Laser Therapy for IBS, Chronic Abdominal Pain & Abdominal Cramps

from 30 min

MID laser treatment over the abdomen, as support for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), long-term abdominal pain and cramps.

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About the treatment

At a glance

Duration
30 mins
Pain level
The treatment does not hurt
Downtime
No downtime

Benefits

  • A supportive treatment without medicines
  • Does not hurt
  • No downtime

Expected results

Some people notice less pain and fewer cramps after a few treatments. The effect varies, and the evidence is limited.

Overview & Procedure

What the treatment is and how it's performed

What it is

A MID laser is a mid-power laser used for photobiomodulation. In this treatment, the light is aimed at the abdomen, with the aim of easing pain and cramps and calming the bowel. The treatment is meant as support and does not replace investigation and treatment by a doctor. The evidence for laser in irritable bowel syndrome is still limited.

  • Usually six to ten treatments, once or twice a week.
  • The effect is assessed along the way.

  1. The practitioner goes through your symptoms and your health.
  2. You and the practitioner wear protective glasses.
  3. The laser is held against the skin over the area for a few minutes.
  4. If needed, several points are treated.

Each treatment takes 15–30 minutes.

Experience & Recovery

Pain level, downtime and healing

The treatment does not hurt. Most people feel a pleasant warmth.

  • Rare: temporary extra soreness or tiredness after the treatment.

  • You can carry on as normal after the treatment.

No downtime.

Expectations & Safety

Who it's for and safety information

  • The treatment does not replace investigation and treatment by a doctor.
  • Diet, sleep and stress affect the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. Laser can be part of an overall plan.
  • The evidence is still limited, and the effect varies.

  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) that a doctor has investigated.
  • Long-term abdominal pain and cramps without a serious cause.
  • Anyone who wants a supportive treatment without medicines.

  • Abdominal pain that has not been investigated.
  • Blood in the stool, weight loss, a fever, symptoms at night or changed bowel habits after the age of 50. See a doctor.

Some people notice less pain and discomfort after a few treatments. The effect varies from person to person.

  • Pregnancy.
  • Cancer or suspected cancer in the abdomen.
  • Acute inflammation of the stomach or bowel.

See a doctor if you get blood in the stool, weight loss, a fever, severe abdominal pain or vomiting. Call 113 for sudden, severe abdominal pain.