From: Screening of gastrointestinal symptoms and celiac disease in children with autism spectrum disorder
Presence of | All patients (n = 114) |
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Chronic symptoms | 36% (41) |
Multiple chronic symptoms | 12% (14) |
Growth retardation | 2% (2) |
Weight loss | 2% (2) |
Chronic diarrhea | 1% (1) |
Blood with chronic diarrhea | 1% (1) |
Chronic bloating | 11% (12) |
Chronic vomiting | 2% (2) |
Chronic constipation | 10% (11) |
Chronic pain | 1% (1) |
Chronic fatigue | 2% (2) |
Irritability | 23% (26) |