Table 1. Comparison of clinical and laboratory results of severe and mild/moderate UC patients.
Note: Body mass index, BMI; white blood cells, WBC; Lymphocyte count, LY; Neutrophil count, NEUT; Monocyte count, MONO; Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, ESR
| Variable | Mild/Moderate <br>UC (n=127) | Severe UC <br>(n=73) | t/χ2 | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male (n) | 56 | 39 | 1.618 | 0.240 |
| Age (year) | 46.4±6.35 | 47.35±6.97 | -0.983 | 0.327 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.74±3.21 | 22.48±3.02 | 2.730 | 0.007 |
| Course of disease (year) | 1.2±0.72 | 2.4±0.81 | -10.836 | <0.001 |
| Number of stools (times/d) | 3±0.41 | 7±0.71 | -50.836 | <0.001 |
| WBC (×109/L) | 8.21±1.43 | 8.33±1.48 | -0.564 | 0.573 |
| NEUT (×109/L) | 5.87±1.15 | 6.15±1.26 | -1.600 | 0.111 |
| LY (×109/L) | 1.42±0.96 | 1.39±0.78 | 0.227 | 0.820 |
| MONO (×109/L) | 0.21±0.071 | 0.33±0.1 | -9.876 | <0.001 |
| ESR (mm/2h) | 10±1.75 | 15±2.48 | -16.640 | <0.001 |