Table 2.
Frequency of symptoms experienced by participants in GI subgroups
| ASD‐GI, N (%) | TD‐GI, N (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| N (%) | 122 (47.8) | 23 (17.8) |
| GI Symptom (% reporting) | ||
| Diarrhea | 79 (64.7) | 19 (82.6) |
| Constipation | 68 (55.7) | 13 (56.5) |
| Gas pain/bloating | 54 (44.3) | 14 (60.9) |
| Pain on stooling | 36 (29.5) | 7 (30.4) |
| Abdominal pain | 28 (22.9) | 13 (56.5) |
| Vomiting | 14 (11.5) | 6 (26) |
| Difficulty swallowing | 11 (9) | 0 |
| Blood in stool | 4 (3.3) | 0 |
| Blood in vomit | 2 (1.6) | 0 |
Note: Medical GI Dx (total/reporting), ASD‐GI = 12 (7) versus TD‐GI = 2 (0). Food Allergies (total/reporting), ASD‐GI = 43 (24) versus TD‐GI = 11 (1). Food Intolerance (total/reporting), ASD‐GI = 67 (40) versus TD‐GI = 14 (4).