Table 2

 Frequencies of the symptoms related to the degree of histological severity

Normal mucosa (Marsh 0)n = 64 (%)Lymphocytic enteritis (Marsh I)n = 32 (%)Architectural distortion (Marsh II–III)n = 14 (%)p Value
Statistical comparisons were done by the χ2 test.
Abdominal pain15 (23.4)13 (40.6)5 (38.5)0.196
Diarrhoea14 (21.8)13 (40.6)5 (38.5)0.136
Flatulence25 (39.0)22 (68.8)8 (57.1)0.019
Distension14 (21.8)18 (56.3)6 (57.1)0.003
Asthenia10 (15.6)15 (46.9)6 (46.2)0.002