Table 2

Gastrointestinal symptom severity in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) and irritable bowel syndrom (IBS)

Gastrointestinal symptom ratingUC patientsIBS patients
Acute sensory intensity (cm)5  (1)9  (2)
Acute unpleasantness (cm)4 (1)7 (2)
Chronic sensory intensity (cm)7 (1)15 (1)2-150
Chronic unpleasantness (cm)7 (1)11 (1)2-150
  • Values are mean (SEM).

  • 2-150 p<0.05 compared with UC patients.