Table 4.
PI-IBS in Each Subtype of IBS
| Variable | PI-IBS (n = 20) | Non-PI-IBS (n = 137) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 10.75 ± 3.08 | 9.30 ± 3.42 | 0.075 |
| Boy | 15 (75.0) | 76 (55.4) | 0.098 |
| Fecal calprotectin (µg/g) | 368.24 ± 332.64 | 41.93 ± 44.81 | < 0.001 |
| IBS subtype | |||
| IBS-D (n = 54) | 18 | 36 | |
| IBS-C (n = 37) | 0 | 37 | |
| IBS-M (n = 49) | 2 | 47 | |
| IBS-U (n = 17) | 0 | 17 |
Values are presented as mean±SD, number (%), or number.
PI-IBS, postinfectious IBS; IBS-D, IBS with diarrhea; IBS-C, IBS with constipation; IBS-M, IBS with alternating constipation and diarrhea; IBS-U, IBS unsubtyped.