Association of symptoms with gastrointestinal microbiota in irritable bowel syndrome

Table 3 Symptom questionnaire results

Symptom groups	Median (interquartile range)	Minimum value	Maximum value
Bowel symptoms
Increased frequency of defecation	3 (2)	1	6
Abdominal cramps	3 (1)	1	5
Passing gas	4 (2)	1	7
Abdominal bloating	5 (2)	1	7
Feeling a need to defecate	3 (2)	1	7
Soiling	1 (1.25)	1	5
Stomach pain	3 (1)	1	6
Systemic symptoms
Tired and worn out	3.5 (1)	1	6
Nausea	3 (2)	1	6
Generally unwell	3 (1.25)	1	5
Sleep disturbance	4 (2)	1	7
Weight problems	3 (2.25)	1	7
Social function
Work/school activities	1 (0)	1	7
Cancel social engagements	1 (1)	1	7
Leisure/sports activity	3 (3)	1	7
Avoid events lacking toilet	1 (1)	1	4
Sexual activity	2 (2)	1	7
Emotional function
Frustrated/impatient	3 (1)	1	6
Energy	3 (2)	2	6
Fear of not finding a toilet	2 (2)	1	4
Depressed/discouraged	3 (1)	1	5
Worried about illness	3 (1.25)	1	7
Relaxed/free from worries	5 (1)	2	7
Tearful or upset	2 (1.25)	1	5
Angry	3 (2)	1	7
Irritable	3 (2)	1	5
Lack of understanding by others	2 (1)	1	6
Satisfaction with personal life	4 (2)	1	6