Table 3 Comparison of GSS symptoms and serological status
From: Abdominal symptoms during Sjogren’s syndrome: a pilot study
SSA+ (n = 80) | SSA- (n = 70) | Total (n = 150) | p-value a | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
n (%) or mean (sd) | ||||
Upper abdominal symptoms | 63 (78.8) | 67 (97.1) | 131 (87.3) | 0.0008 |
Upper abdominal pain | 31 (38.7) | 52 (75.4) | 84 (56.0) | < 0.0001 |
Abdominal discomfort | 40 (50.0) | 47 (68.1) | 88 (58.7) | 0.0253 |
Bloating | 50 (62.5) | 54 (78.3) | 105 (70.0) | 0.0367 |
Nausea | 25 (31.2) | 35 (50.7) | 60 (40.0) | 0.0157 |
Vomiting | 10 (12.5) | 11 (15.9) | 21 (14.0) | n.s. |
Lower abdominal symptoms | 63 (78.8) | 59 (85.5) | 123 (82.0) | n.s. |
Lower abdominal pain | 35 (43.7) | 39 (56.5) | 75 (50.0) | n.s. |
Diarrhea | 21 (26.2) | 35 (50.7) | 56 (37.3) | 0.0021 |
Tenesmus | 14 (17.5) | 13 (18.8) | 28 (18.7) | n.s. |
Constipation | 42 (52.5) | 40 (58.0) | 82 (54.7) | n.s. |
Dysuria | 10 (12.5) | 19 (27.5) | 29 (19.3) | 0.0208 |