Distension sequence | |||
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1 | 2 | 3 | |
Sensory thresholds (mean (SEM)) during distension sequences 1, 2, and 3 in series II A experiments in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients and controls. | |||
*p<0.05 versus sequence 1. | |||
Fullness (mm Hg) | |||
Control | 24.0 (1.6) | 22.5 (1.3) | 21.5 (2.5) |
IBS | 14.3 (1.7) | 17.5 (1.9) | 15.6 (2.2) |
Urge to defecate (mm Hg) | |||
Control | 36.0 (2.8) | 35.0 (3.0) | 33.0 (2.6) |
IBS | 21.9 (2.5) | 23.1 (2.5) | 23.8 (2.8) |
Discomfort (mm Hg) | |||
Control | 46.0 (1.6) | 45.5 (1.9) | 43.5 (2.4) |
IBS | 31.3 (3.6) | 30.0 (3.9) | 29.4 (3.8) |
Pain (mm Hg) | |||
Control | 50.0 (0) | 50.0 (0) | 50.0 (0) |
IBS | 39.4 (4.1) | 38.8 (4.0) | 33.1 (3.7)* |