Proportion of patients reporting symptom improvement after dietary advice
| Symptom | Standard advice n/N (%) | Low FODMAP advice n/N (%) | p (χ2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloating | 17/33 (52) | 13/16 (81) | 0.045 |
| Abdominal pain | 20/31 (65) | 9/12 (75) | 0.511 |
| Diarrhoea | 17/28 (61) | 10/15 (67) | 0.700 |
| Flatulence | 14/28 (50) | 12/14 (86) | 0.025 |
| Constipation | 10/21 (48) | 4/7 (57) | 0.663 |
| Poor energy levels | 11/29 (38) | 5/13 (38) | 0.974 |
| Nausea | 4/13 (31) | 3/6 (50) | 0.419 |
| Global satisfaction | 20/35 (57) | 13/17 (76) | 0.175 |