Demographics of patients with IBS and IBD
| Groups (total; n=391) | IBS (n=144) | IBD active (n=88) | IBD remission (n=60) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M:F | 1:1.9 | 1:1.8 | 1:2.9 |
| CRP; mg/L (SD) | 13 (4.6) | 15 (17) | 14 (43) |
| FC results; μg/g (SD) | 34 (69) | 674 (480) | 92 (135) |
CRP, c-reactive protein; FC, faecal calprotectin; IBD, inflammatory bowel disease; IBS, irritable bowel syndrome.