Table 2.
Symptoms following gluten challenge
| Symptom | Treated CD n = 27 (%) | Non-CD control subjects n = 17 (%) | P-value (Fisher's exact test) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asymptomatic | 6 (22·2) | 2 (11·7) | 0·688 |
| Nausea | 4 (14·8) | 3 (17·6) | 1·0 |
| Bloating | 5 (18·5) | 7 (41·1) | 0·278 |
| Abdominal pain | 7 (25·9) | 5 (29·4) | 1·0 |
| Lethargy | 6 (22·2) | 7 (41·1) | 0·178 |
| Vomiting | 2 (7·4) | 1 (5·8) | 1·0 |
| Diarrhoea | 7 (25·9) | 6 (35·2) | 0·737 |
| Constipation | 2 (7·4) | 4 (23·5) | 0·174 |
| Headache | 2 (7·4) | 1 (5·8) | 1·0 |
| Irritability | 0 | 3 (17·6) | 0·045 |
| Flatulence | 2 (7·4) | 1 (5·8) | 1·0 |
| Arthralgia | 0 | 2 (11·7) | 0·133 |
| Insomnia | 0 | 1 (5·8) | 0·372 |
| Mouth ulcers | 0 | 2 (11·7) | 0·133 |
| ‘Swollen glands’ in neck | 0 | 1 (5·8) | 0·372 |
CD: coeliac disease.