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By Sheryl Ankrom, About.com Guide to Panic Disorder

Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Panic Disorder

Sunday September 7, 2008

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is not a specific disease, but is used to describe a group of symptoms that may include stomach pain, abdominal bloating, diarrhea and/or constipation. If you have IBS along with panic disorder, you are not alone. It is estimated that up to 60% of people who seek medical care for IBS also report an anxiety and/or a mood disorder.

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