TABLE 1.
The clinical data of subjects.
| IBS-D (n = 5) | Control (n = 5) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (year) | 32.2 ± 12.4 | 36.2 ± 9.5 | 0.50 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 21.8 ± 3.7 | 21.7 ± 1.9 | 0.15 |
| Weight (kg) | 64.0 ± 10.9 | 58.2 ± 8.3 | 0.25 |
| Height (cm) | 171.2 ± 6.9 | 163.4 ± 7.1 | 0.88 |
| Female/male | 1/4 | 3/2 | — |
| Duration (year) | 5.0 ± 5.5 | — | — |
| Defecating frequency a | 1.4 ± 0.5 | — | — |
| Stool consistency b | 2.4 ± 0.5 | — | — |
| Abdominal distension c | 0.8 ± 0.8 | — | — |
| Intensity of abdominal pain d | 1.0 ± 0 | — | — |
| Frequency of abdominal pain e | 1.8 ± 1.3 | — | — |
*They are represented by scores based on the detailed scoring criteria:
a
Defecating frequency is scored based on the average number of bowel movements per day in the last week.
b
Stool consistency is scored based on the Bristol stool pattern score (0 score for type 4, 1 score for type 5, 2 score for type 6 and 3 score for type 7).
c
Abdominal distension is scored on a scale of 0–4 according to severity.
d
Intensity of abdominal pain score according to visual analog scale (VAS).
e
Frequency of abdominal pain is scored based on the number of days of pain in the last week.