Table 3.
Results of hydrogen-methane breath test analyzed by Aerodiagnostics, by ICD-10 diagnosis (N = 50)
| Primary ICD-10 diagnosis | Positive n/20 (%) | Negative n/30 (%) | Total n/50 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal distension | 5 (25%) | 5 (16.7%) | 10 (20%) |
| Functional diarrhea | 2 (10%) | 2 (6.7%) | 4 (8%) |
| Abdominal pain | 2 (10%) | 3 (10.0%) | 5 (10%) |
| IBS-diarrhea | 2 (10%) | 5 (16.7%) | 7 (14%) |
| Change in bowel habit | 2 (10%) | – | 2 (4%) |
| IBS-mixed | 1 (5%) | 4 (13.3%) | 5 (10%) |
| IBS-constipation | 1 (5%) | 1 (3.3%) | 2 (4%) |
| Functional dyspepsia | 1 (5%) | 1 (3.3%) | 2 (4%) |
| Nausea | 1 (5%) | – | 1 (2%) |
| Right upper quadrant pain | 1 (5%) | – | 1 (2%) |
| Bacterial intestinal infection (Clostridium difficile) | 1 (5%) | – | 1 (2%) |
| Glucose intolerance | 1 (5%) | – | 1 (2%) |
| Flatulence | – | 5 (16.7%) | 5 (10%) |
| Abnormal weight loss | – | 1 (3.3%) | 1 (2%) |
| Eructation | – | 1 (3.3%) | 1 (2%) |
| Left lower quadrant pain | – | 1 (3.3%) | 1 (2%) |
| Constipation | – | 1 (3.3%) | 1 (2%) |
IBS indicates irritable bowel syndrome.