Table 4. Scoring system to calculate the disease activity index (DAI).
Score | Weight loss | Stool Consistency | Blood in feces |
---|---|---|---|
0 | None | Normal | None |
1 | 1–5% | ||
2 | 6–10% | Loose Stool | Occult bleeding |
3 | 11–20% | ||
4 | >20% | Diarrhea | Gross bleeding |
The DAI value is calculated as the scores of weight loss, stool consistency, and blood feces divided by 3.Weight loss is always calculated to day 1 of each group.