Retrospective Cohort Study
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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 14, 2020; 26(42): 6626-6637
Published online Nov 14, 2020. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i42.6626
Table 3 Association of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and reason for referrals to a gastrointestinal specialist by specific symptom
Gastroenterologist referrals Gastrointestinal symptom
RR
95%CI
P value
Perianal symptoms 1.691.32-2.15< 0.001
Heartburn and GERD2.151.88-2.45< 0.001
Bowel habit changes 2.041.36-3.060.001
Nausea and vomiting 2.532.21-2.89< 0.001
Weight loss1.881.34-2.64< 0.001
Abdominal pain1.941.84-2.04< 0.001
Rectal bleeding and melena 1.621.39-1.89< 0.001
Abdominal gas and bloating 1.581.13-2.220.008
Diarrhea 2.051.88-2.23< 0.001
Abdominal mass 0.980.30-3.240.973
Others2.721.56-4.77< 0.001
Overall1.961.88-2.03< 0.001