Table 1.
Frequency and type of symptoms reported by symptomatic dairy avoiders (n 130); CSIRO Food and Health Survey, Australia, December 2010–February 2011
| Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Reported symptoms | n | % |
| Stomach discomfort or cramps | 66 | 50·8 |
| Bloating or wind | 57 | 43·8 |
| Diarrhoea | 48 | 36·9 |
| Mucus build-up | 46 | 35·4 |
| Feeling sluggish or tired | 22 | 16·9 |
| Vomiting or nausea | 21 | 16·2 |
| Constipation | 19 | 14·6 |
| Heartburn or indigestion | 18 | 13·8 |
| Skin problems | 15 | 11·5 |
| Sleep disturbance | 13 | 10·0 |
| Headaches | 13 | 10·0 |
| Breathing problems | 7 | 5·4 |
| Body aches and pains | 7 | 5·4 |
| Feeling anxious or irritable | 4 | 3·1 |
| Sweating | 4 | 3·1 |
| Hives | 4 | 3·1 |
| Feeling restless or hyperactive | 1 | 0·8 |
| Feeling sad or blue | 0 | 0·0 |
Multiple responses were allowed.