There is a very high overlap between panic disorder, an anxiety disorder in which people experience episodes of extreme panic, and IBS. About.com’s Guide to Panic Disorder, Cathleen Henning Fenton, has written an article that addresses any special concerns about dealing with both IBS and panic disorder. If you suffer from panic disorder in addition to IBS, you will find it helpful to read “IBS and Panic Disorder: What to Do If You Have Both”.

For further information on panic disorder, see:

• What is Panic Disorder?
• Treatment of Panic Disorder