Table 1.
Sociodemographic data and prevalence of GI symptoms of the IBS group and the non-IBS group.
| IBS group (n = 176) | Non-IBS group (n = 181) | |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | 85 males (48.3%) 91 females (51.7%) |
91 males (50.3%) 90 females (49.7%) |
| Age | 23.45 (±2.48) | 23.55 (±2.82) |
| Number of semesters | 5.84 (3.68) | 5.84 (3.57) |
| Flatulence* | 60.8% | 27.6% |
| Stomach pain | ||
| Upper abdomen* | 23.3% | 7.2% |
| Periumbilical and lower abdomen* |
45.5% | 11.6% |
| Defecation | ||
| Diarrhea* | 46.0% | 5.0% |
| Obstipation | 8.5% | 3.9% |
| Diarrhea and obstipation in turns* |
30.7% | 5.0% |
*Significant difference between the groups (P < .001).
IBS: irritable bowel syndrome.