Table 2.
Demographic and clinical data of study group. Multiple symptoms were possible. Note that data were retrospectively recorded from medical records of patients; no structured interview was performed
| Demographic parameter | Number/frequency |
|---|---|
| Gender (m/f) | 6 (17%)/29 (83%) |
| Age (years); median (range) | 36 (18–68) |
| Symptoms | |
| Abdominal pain | 17 (48.6%) |
| Diarrhoea | 12 (34.3%) |
| Meteorism | 5 (14.3%) |
| Gastroesophageal reflux | 5 (14.3%) |
| Irregular stool frequency | 4 ((11.4) |
| Obstipation | 3 (8.6%) |
| Haematochezia | 2 (5.7%) |
| Not reported in detail | 11 (31.4%) |
| Onset of symptoms | |
| Weeks to months | 8 (22.9%) |
| Years | 6 (17.1%) |
| Not recorded | 21 (60.0%) |
| Serological assessment of coeliac disease | |
| Anti-deamidated gliadin IgG/IgA antibodies: negative | 30/35 (85.7%) |
| Anti-tissue transglutaminase IgG/IgA: negative | 4/35 (11.4%) |
| No information | 1/35 (2.9%) |