Table 2.
Baseline characteristics of the IBS-D patients and healthy control subjects
| Baseline characteristics | IBS-D (n = 20) | Healthy control (n = 20) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | |||
| Mean (SD) | 33.5 (7.7) | 33.9 (7.5) | 0.90 |
| Gender | |||
|
Male (%) Female (%) |
12 (60) 8 (40) |
12 (60) 8 (40) |
1.0 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | |||
| Mean (SD) | 21.7 (4.2) | 23.4 (3.2) | 0.16 |
| Duration of exercise (%) | |||
|
< 30 min/week ≥ 30 min/week |
10 (50) 10 (50) |
4 (20) 16 (80) |
0.09 |
| Mode of birth (%) | |||
|
Cesarean section Normal labor |
4 (20) 16 (80) |
5 (25) 15 (75) |
1.0 |
| History of breastfeeding in infancy (%) | |||
|
< 6 months ≥ 6 months Unknown |
6 (30) 13 (65) 1 (5) |
11 (55) 8 (45) 1 (5) |
0.25 |