Table 2.
Intestinal Symptom Scores of Patients
| Symptom item | Frequency(0 to 6) | Bothersomeness(0 to 6) | Total scorea(0 to 12) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal discomfort | 2.9 ± 1.7 | 2.7 ± 1.7 | 5.5 ± 3.3 |
| Hard stool | 1.4 ± 1.6 | 1.4 ± 1.7 | 2.8 ± 3.1 |
| Loose stool | 2.7 ± 1.9 | 1.9 ± 1.7 | 4.6 ± 3.4 |
| Strain | 1.9 ± 1.8 | 1.6 ± 1.8 | 3.4 ± 3.4 |
| Urgency | 2.0 ± 1.6 | 1.9 ± 1.7 | 3.9 ± 3.2 |
| Tenesmus | 2.7 ± 1.9 | 2.1 ± 2.1 | 4.8 ± 3.8 |
| Mucus | 0.7 ± 1.2 | 0.5 ± 1.0 | 1.2 ± 2.1 |
| Bloating | 3.0 ± 1.7 | 2.5 ± 2.0 | 5.5 ± 3.5 |
| Flatulence | 3.4 ± 1.5 | 1.8 ± 1.8 | 5.2 ± 3.0 |
| Chest discomfort | 1.8 ± 1.9 | 1.7 ± 2.0 | 3.5 ± 3.7 |
| Satiety | 2.6 ± 2.0 | 1.5 ± 1.7 | 4.2 ± 3.5 |
| Urination | 3.2 ± 1.8 | 1.8 ± 2.0 | 5.0 ± 3.4 |
| Nausea | 1.6 ± 1.7 | 1.4 ± 1.8 | 3.0 ± 3.4 |
aTotal score = frequency + bothersomeness.
Data are expressed as mean ± SD.