Frequency of each of 14 gastrointestinal symptoms.
| Symptom | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Poor appetite | 170 (29.01) |
| Difficulty swallowing | 316 (53.92) |
| Reflux symptoms | 377 (64.33) |
| Wakes up at night and chokes | 160 (27.30) |
| Retrosternal burning | 250 (42.66) |
| Early satiety | 235 (40.10) |
| Abdomen swelling or bloating | 219 (37.37) |
| Nausea | 86 (14.68) |
| Constipation | 156 (26.62) |
| Diarrhea | 129 (22.01) |
| Took antibiotics for diarrhea | 41 (7.00) |
| Steatorrhea | 113 (19.28) |
| Fecal incontinence | 109 (18.60) |
| Requires parenteral nutrition | 11 (1.88) |