Demographic characteristics and symptoms of IBS patients at baseline
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Demographic characteristics and symptoms of IBS patients at baseline
| P/TMP | Placebo | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n = 151 | n = 149 | ||
| Age (yr)* | 47 ± 15 | 47 ± 14 | NS |
| Gender (female)** | 109 (72) | 109 (73) | NS |
| Duration of IBS Symptoms (yr)* | 3.7 ± 2.8 | 3.6 ± 2.4 | NS |
| Bowel habit and other symptoms commonly associated with IBS** | |||
| - Constipation | 75 (50) | 70 (47) | NS |
| - Diarrhea | 58 (38) | 56 (38) | NS |
| - Bloating | 146 (97) | 142 (95) | NS |
| - Gas | 140 (93) | 130 (87) | NS |
| Frequency of pain episodes** | |||
| Daily | 42 (28) | 51 (34) | |
| 1 to 3 times/week | 61 (40) | 60 (40) | NS |
| Several per month | 40 (27) | 28 (19) | |
| Monthly | 8 (5) | 10 (7) | |
| Pain intensity (Visual Analog Scale)* | 62.0 ± 9.0 | 61.8 ± 8.5 | NS |
| COVI Anxiety scale score* (min-max: 0–12) | 3.4 ± 1.6 | 3.5 ± 1.7 | NS |
| Number of patients with concomitant antispasmodic agent prior to inclusion | 39 | 38 | NS |