Table 1 Comparison between the presenting complaints of patients in this study compared to those in the study of Zipser et al.10
From: Patterns of clinical presentation of adult coeliac disease in a rural setting
Complaint | Current study (%) | Zipser et al (%) |
|---|---|---|
Anaemia | 66 | 63 |
Abdominal pain or discomfort | 41 | 77 |
Diarrhoea | 38 | 52 |
Fatigue | 31 | 82 |
Nausea and/or vomiting | 28 | 46 |
Weight loss | 28 | 55 |
Depression | 19 | 46 |
Generalised aches and pains | 19 | 42 |