Table 2.
Comparison of gastrointestinal symptoms between the SIBO-positive and SIBO-negative groups.
| Overall (n = 411) | SIBO-Negative (n = 170) | SIBO-Positive (n = 241) | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food allergy or intolerance | 79 (19.2) | 24 (14.1) | 55 (22.8) | 0.03 |
| Belching | 196 (47.7) | 79 (46.5) | 117 (48.5) | 0.68 |
| Dyspepsia | 176 (42.8) | 74 (43.5) | 102 (42.3) | 0.81 |
| Abdominal pain | 150 (36.5) | 57 (33.5) | 93 (38.6) | 0.29 |
| Constipation | 148 (36.0) | 61 (35.9) | 87 (36.1) | 0.96 |
| Diarrhea | 93 (22.6) | 43 (25.3) | 50 (20.7) | 0.28 |
| Alternating constipation and diarrhea | 79 (19.2) | 30 (17.6) | 49 (20.3) | 0.50 |
| Bloating | 248 (60.3) | 87 (51.2) | 161 (66.8) | <0.01 |
| Intestinal exhaust | 214 (52.1) | 81 (47.6) | 133 (55.2) | 0.13 |
| Loss of appetite | 102 (24.8) | 27 (15.9) | 75 (31.1) | <0.01 |
| Tenesmus | 106 (25.8) | 37 (21.8) | 69 (28.6) | 0.12 |
| Nausea | 62 (15.1) | 30 (17.6) | 32 (13.3) | 0.22 |