Table 4. Use of medications and health-seeking behavior amongst participants .
| Use of medications for GI complains (%) |
IBS Positive (n=38) |
IBS Negative (n=362) |
Total (n=400) |
| Ispaghol/ispaghula (psyllium seed husk) | 11 | 95 | 106 (26.5%) |
| Anti-spasmodic | 1 | 0 | 1 (0.25%) |
| Anti-diarrheal | 3 | 2 | 5 (1.25%) |
| Metronidazole | 3 | 11 | 14 (3.5%) |
| Antacid | 5 | 15 | 20 (5%) |
| Consulted physician for GI complains (%) | 5 | 15 | 20 (5%) |
| Previously diagnosed with IBS by physician (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 (0%) |
IBS: Irritable Bowel Syndrome; GI: Gastrointestinal