Table 1.
Demographic, anthropometric, and clinical findings of the population enrolled in the study subdivided according to lactose hydrogen breath test results.
| Patients | LM (n = 81) | LA (n = 67) | p * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 41.8 ± 17.3 | 40 ± 18 | 0.7252 |
| Males/Females | 18/63 | 30/37 | 0.0081 |
| BMI, 1 Kg/m2 | 24 ± 3.8 | 24.2 ± 5.2 | 0.8709 |
| § Global Symptom Score >7 | |||
| Home questionnaire | 81 (100%) | 67 (100%) | 1.000 |
| Lactose questionnaire | 60 (74%) | 28 (42%) | 0.001 |
| Placebo questionnaire | 15 (19%) | 24 (36%) | 0.024 |
1 BMI: body mass index. * t-test and Fisher’s exact test were used to compare data expressed as mean ± SD and data expressed as percentages, respectively. § Global Symptom Score is the sum of five symptom scores (diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, audible bowel sounds, and bloating). A Global Symptom Score > 7 identifies the patients with clinically relevant symptoms.