Table 2.
Results of hydrogen-methane breath test analyzed by Commonwealth Diagnostics, by ICD-10 diagnosis (N = 61)
| Primary ICD-10 diagnosis | Positive n/21 (%) | Negative n/40 (%) | Total n/61 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functional diarrhea | 5 (23.8%) | 9 (22.5%) | 14 (22.9%) |
| Abdominal distension | 3 (14.3%) | 6 (15.0%) | 9 (14.8%) |
| Abdominal pain | 1 (4.8%) | 9 (22.5%) | 10 (16.4%) |
| IBS-diarrhea | 3 (14.3%) | 3 (7.5%) | 6 (9.8%) |
| IBS-constipation | 2 (9.5%) | 1 (2.5%) | 3 (4.9%) |
| IBS | – | 1 (2.5%) | 1 (1.6%) |
| Constipation | 2 (9.5%) | 2 (5.0%) | 4 (6.6%) |
| Bacterial intestinal infection | 2 (9.5%) | – | 2 (3.3%) |
| Flatulence | 1 (4.8%) | 3 (7.5%) | 4 (6.6%) |
| Iron deficiency anemia | 1 (4.8%) | – | 1 (1.6%) |
| Cyst of pancreas | 1 (4.8%) | – | 1 (1.6%) |
| Abnormal weight loss | – | 1 (2.5%) | 1 (1.6%) |
| GERD without esophagitis | – | 1 (2.5%) | 1 (1.6%) |
| Lactose intolerance, unspecified | – | 1 (2.5%) | 1 (1.6%) |
| Intestinal adhesions | – | 1 (2.5%) | 1 (1.6%) |
| Functional dyspepsia | – | 1 (2.5%) | 1 (1.6%) |
| Paralysis of diaphragm | – | 1 (2.5%) | 1 (1.6%) |
GERD indicates gastroesophageal reflux disease; IBS, irritable bowel syndrome.