Differences between the newly diagnosed cases and previously diagnosed cases of ulcerative colitis
| Variable | Newly diagnosed cases (n=15) | Previously diagnosed cases (n=8) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) (mean (SD)) | 37.13 (4.2) | 35.32 (3.9) | >0.19047 |
| Sex (M:F) | 7.8 | 3:5 | >0.18493 |
| Diarrhoea duration (months) (median (range)) | 8 (3–12) | 11 (3–15) | >0.14729 |
| No of stools per day (median (range)) | 7 (3–11) | 8 (3–12) | >0.15106 |
| Rectal bleeding | 11 (73.3%) | 8 (100%) | >0.1094 |
| Pain | 15 (100%) | 8 (100%) | — |
| Mucus | 15 (100%) | 8 (100%) | — |
| Urgency | 15 (100%) | 8 (100%) | — |
| Fever | 0 | 2 (25%) | <0.0487 |
| Past history | 2 (13.3%) | 2 (25%) | >0.2076 |
| Grade | |||
| Mild | 2 (13.3%) | 0 | >0.1249 |
| Moderate | 10 (66.7%) | 3 (37.5%) | >0.1081 |
| Severe | 3 (20%) | 5 (62.5%) | >0.0432 |
| Extent | |||
| Pancolitis | 7 (46.7%) | 3 (37.5%) | >0.1803 |
| Left sided | 6 (40%) | 3 (37.5%) | >0.3268 |
| Proctosigmoiditis | 2 (13.3%) | 2 (25%) | >0.2076 |