Table 1.

Scoring system for calculating DAI based on weight loss, stool consistency, and the degree of intestinal bleeding.

Score	Weight loss	Stool consistency	Blood
0	None	Normal	Negative hemoccult
1	1-5%	Soft but still formed	Negative hemoccult
2	6-10%	Soft	Positive hemoccult
3	11-18%	Very soft, wet	Blood traces in stool visible
4	>18%	Watery diarrhea	Gross rectal bleeding