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Table 5 The percentage of each of the chronic symptoms in the whole population of the study

From: Screening of gastrointestinal symptoms and celiac disease in children with autism spectrum disorder

Presence of

All patients (n = 114)

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)

  1. Data are expressed as a percentage (number)