Table 1.
Characteristics of CD subjects
| Variable | n = 80 |
|---|---|
| Sex (n,%) | |
| Men | 16 (20%) |
| Women | 64 (80%) |
| Age (years, mean, SD) | 48.6 ± 14.1 |
| Duration of symptoms prior to diagnosis (years, mean, SD) | 10.33 ± 6.3 |
| Diarrhea | 69 (86%) |
| Bloating | 62 (77.5%) |
| Abdominal pain | 57 (71%) |
| Fatigue | 54 (67.5%) |
| Dyspeptic symptoms | 52 (65%) |
| Weight loss | 50 (62.5%) |
| Constipation | 30 (37.5%) |
| Headache | 29 (36.3%) |
| Skin rashes | 27 (33.8%) |
| Aphtous ulcers | 24 (30%) |
| Anemia | 21 (26.3%) |
| Osteoporosis | 14 (17.5%) |
| Infertility | 8 (10%) |
| Recurrent abortion | 8 (10%) |
| Family history of CD (n,%) | 7 (9%) |
| Previous diagnosis of IBS | 23 (29%) |
CD = celiac disease, IBS = irritable bowel syndrome, SD = standard deviation.