suspected ibs

[shi_div]

i have this problem which i suspect might be ibs ( irritable bowel syndrome) and i pass frequent stools but this happens only at a particular tym, wen i am about to go out or about to face a tense situation like an interview then i wud not be able to leave the house without passing stools 2-3 times, passing stools relieves me and gives me a confidence that it isnt going to happen once more, this is a psychological problem partially as well as physical problem too, i am a psychology student so have learned to gain a lil control over it but cant always avaoid it like this, wana have one day in my life atleast where i can go out free at ne time like the others do and not worry bout my stools,  please suggest for a good cure for this problem

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
Your condition as you say is a combination of psychology and physical or somatic. You will need to learn techniques to calm yourself, like deep breathing, yoga etc. Eat limited before any stressful situation. Taking a course of probiotcs for some days may help. You can try this. You can also log in the food you eat and see which food items cause this more and avoid those before a stressful situation. If all this does not help, consult a gastroenterologist and a psychologist to help you out.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!

[MMahon]

Sounds like anxiety symptoms to me.  Have you been to a doctor about this?
Many people suffer from this in the same way you are.
See your doctor about it and you can find some relief.