Figure 5A, B and C.
(A and B) Quantification of serum C4 and total stool bile acids in IBS-C, IBS-D and healthy controls. Data show median and interquartile ranges, 5th and 95th percentiles. Note the higher serum C4 and fecal total bile acids excreted over 48 hours in patients with IBS-D. (C) Relationship between fasting serum C4 and total 48 hour stool BA excretion. Adapted from Wong BS, et al. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2012;10:1009-1015.