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What Causes Panic Attacks And Anxiety Along With Urge To Pass Stools?

Hello I m in need of some help knowing what is wrong with me. For the past 2 years give or take I,ve been panicking and worrying about needing the toilet for a number 2 when leaving my house. I feel the need to go to the toilet before leaving to do anything with friends or family so that I wont need it when I m out but now i do need it when I m out. When I m out with friends or family me needing the toilet is all that i can think of and sometimes its easier to deal with than other times. For example when I have a loose movement its all that is on my mind and I feel as if its stopping me from doing sociable activities now as I will not do them if I have a loose bowel movement, But if its hard bowel movement its a bit easier to deal with and I don t panic and or worry as much. It feels like its weighing my life down and holding me back needing to do this before I go to work or go out with friends and family. Thank you for taking the time to read this. (All of this is related to needing a number 2) age-18 symptoms- Worrying, Panicking, Anxiety, Stomach ache, occasionally diarrhea. - Jake
Fri, 10 Jul 2015
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. The frequent anxiety, panic attacks and stomach aches are related to anxiety spectrum disorder. The frequent urge to go for defecation prior to moving out or prior to doing some important work is also related to anxiety. The repetitive thoughts about urge to defecate is also anxiety related. To some extent these symptoms are related to irritable bowel syndrome also. As you are very young and these symptoms are causing distress to your personal life so I'd advise you to consult a psychiatrist for help.

In most cases with these symptoms SSRIs mainly Paroxetine have excellent roles. Apart from SSRIs combination medicines like Chlordiazepoxide and Clinidium Bromide have good role in relieving anxiety related to bowel habits.Please consult a psychiatrist for proper help for your symptoms and prescription of these medicines.

Thanks, I hope this helps you. Take care

Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi,
Psychiatrist.
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What Causes Panic Attacks And Anxiety Along With Urge To Pass Stools?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. The frequent anxiety, panic attacks and stomach aches are related to anxiety spectrum disorder. The frequent urge to go for defecation prior to moving out or prior to doing some important work is also related to anxiety. The repetitive thoughts about urge to defecate is also anxiety related. To some extent these symptoms are related to irritable bowel syndrome also. As you are very young and these symptoms are causing distress to your personal life so I d advise you to consult a psychiatrist for help. In most cases with these symptoms SSRIs mainly Paroxetine have excellent roles. Apart from SSRIs combination medicines like Chlordiazepoxide and Clinidium Bromide have good role in relieving anxiety related to bowel habits.Please consult a psychiatrist for proper help for your symptoms and prescription of these medicines. Thanks, I hope this helps you. Take care Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, Psychiatrist.