Table 6 Gastrointestinal complaints among patients with endometriosis in relation to opioid use
From: Gastrointestinal symptoms among endometriosis patients—A case-cohort study
Patients with current opioid use n = 13 | Patients with no current opioid use n = 94 | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Abdominal pain | |||
Absolute score | 30.00 (10.00–57.50) | 70.00 (45.00–100.00) | 0.002 |
Diarrhea | |||
Absolute score | 75.00 (19.00–93.50) | 90.00 (60.00–100.00) | 0.046 |
Constipation | |||
Absolute score | 25.00 (10.00–48.00) | 80.00 (45.00–100.00) | 0.002 |
Bloating and flatulence | |||
Absolute score | 25.00 (15.50–40.00) | 50.00 (20.00–90.00) | 0.012 |
Nausea and vomiting | |||
Absolute score | 50.00 (20.00–65.00) | 100.00 (75.00–100.00) | 0.000 |
Psychological well-being | |||
Absolute score | 30.00 (5.00–57.50) | 75.00 (50.00–100.00) | 0.000 |
Influence on daily life | |||
Absolute score | 25.00 (7.50–60.00) | 75.00 (35.00–100.00) | 0.002 |
Defecation urgency (Yes/No/Unknown) | 8/4/2 | 29/62/4 | 0.015 |
Sensation of incomplete evacuation (Yes/No) | 8/4/2 | 45/46/4 | 0.145 |