Table 3 The prevalence for specific symptoms of functional dyspepsia
NF1 patients (n = 175) | Controls (n = 91) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
Pain or discomfort in the middle of the chest (not related to heart problems) | 13.7% (CI: 9.0–19.7) | 6.6% (CI: 2.5–13.8) | 0.082 |
Heartburn | 12.6% (CI: 8.0–18.4%) | 9.8% (CI: 4.6–17.9) | 0.518 |
Feeling uncomfortably full after a regular sized meal | 17.1% (CI: 11.9–23.6) | 4.4% (CI: 1.2–10.9) | 0.003 |
Unable to finish a regular size meal | 18.3% (CI: 12.9–24.8) | 4.4% (CI: 1.2–10.9) | 0.002 |
Pain or burning in the middle of the abdomen | 5.7% (CI: 2.8–10.3) | 3.3% (CI: 0.6–9.3) | 0.386 |