Table 3 Specific Symptom scores of GIS© at baseline and after 6 weeks of treatment
Symptom | Score at baseline [Mean± SD (N)] | Score at 6 weeks [Mean± SD (N)] | P: Difference to baseline score |
|---|---|---|---|
Epigastric pain/ upper abdominal pain | 1.65 ± 1,04 (94) | 1.12 ± 0,97 (73) | < 0.0001 |
Abdominal cramps | 1.23 ± 1.18 (94) | 0.74 ± 0.89 (72) | 0.003 |
Bloating | 2.12 ± 1.08 (94) | 1.32 ± 1.08 (73) | < 0.0001 |
Early satiety | 1.06 ± 1.00 (94) | 0.81 ± 0.90 (72) | 0.006 |
Loss of appetite | 0.74 ± 1.01 (93) | 0.44 ± 0.83 (73) | 0.042 |
Sickness | 0.98 ± 1.10 (94) | 0.72 ± 0.95 (73) | 0.017 |
Nausea | 0.27 ± 0.74 (94) | 0.15 ± 0.57 (73) | 0.35 |
Vomiting | 0.22 ± 0.72 (94) | 0.10 ± 0.48 (73) | 0.51 |
Retrosternal discomfort | 1.40 ± 1.00 (94) | 0.95 ± 0.88 (73) | 0.019 |
Acidic eructation/ Heartburn | 1.80 ± 1.12 (94) | 1.20 ± 1.03 (73) | < 0.0001 |