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Summary of importance ratingsa for core symptoms
| Symptom | Mean | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| BM completeness | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.5–3.0 |
| Abdominal discomfort | 2.9 | 3.0 | 2.0–3.0 |
| BM frequency | 2.8 | 3.0 | 2.0–3.0 |
| Straining | 2.7 | 3.0 | 1.0–3.0 |
| Bloating | 2.7 | 3.0 | 2.0–3.0 |
| Stool consistency | 2.7 | 3.0 | 1.0–3.0 |
| Abdominal pain | 2.4 | 3.0 | 0.0–3.0 |
Notes:
Importance ratings: 0= totally irrelevant; 1= relevant but not important; 2= moderately important; 3= very important.
Abbreviation: BM, bowel movement.
