Table 3 Case 2
Symptoms: Beginning in the fourth month, abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort, and feeling of residual stool which are relieved with bowel movement and/or caused by changes in bowel movement. |
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Age 20, Male |
Stool frequency: 5 times/day |
Stool consistency: Watery |
Psychological problems: Has scenes of psychological conflict at home and in school and thus has no place where the subject feels at ease. Has strong anxiety/tension. |
Predictive value = 0.564 (Daily hassles) - 0.211 (Cognitive appraisal of effect and threat) - 0.417 (Sleeping time) + 0.284 (Task-Oriented Coping) - 0.244 (Regularity of diets) - 0.059 (Avoidance-Oriented Coping) - 0.143 (Psychologically abused) = -0.226 |
◊ Negative predictive value of -0.226, suggesting low risk of developing IBS. |