Table 1 Characteristics of CD subjects
Variable | n = 80 |
|---|---|
Sex (n,%) | |
Men | 16 (20%) |
Women | 64 (80%) |
Age (years, mean, SD) | 48.6 ± 14.1 |
Duration of symptoms prior to diagnosis (years, mean, SD) | 10.33 ± 6.3 |
Diarrhea | 69 (86%) |
Bloating | 62 (77.5%) |
Abdominal pain | 57 (71%) |
Fatigue | 54 (67.5%) |
Dyspeptic symptoms | 52 (65%) |
Weight loss | 50 (62.5%) |
Constipation | 30 (37.5%) |
Headache | 29 (36.3%) |
Skin rashes | 27 (33.8%) |
Aphtous ulcers | 24 (30%) |
Anemia | 21 (26.3%) |
Osteoporosis | 14 (17.5%) |
Infertility | 8 (10%) |
Recurrent abortion | 8 (10%) |
Family history of CD (n,%) | 7 (9%) |
Previous diagnosis of IBS | 23 (29%) |