Comparison of faecal incontinence (FI) severity in patients with mild, moderate and severe irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
| IBS severity groups | FI severity | Number of patients with FI | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mild IBS (n=42) | Mild | 9 | 21.5 |
| Moderate | 11 | 26.2 | |
| Severe | 3 | 7.1 | |
| In response to a laxative | 3 | 7.1 | |
| Total | 26 | 61.9 | |
| Moderate IBS (n=164) | Mild | 30 | 18.3 |
| Moderate | 30 | 18.3 | |
| Severe | 14 | 8.5 | |
| In response to a laxative | 7 | 4.3 | |
| Total | 81 | 49.4 | |
| Severe IBS (n=294) | Mild | 29 | 9.9 |
| Moderate | 58 | 19.7 | |
| Severe | 74 | 25.2 | |
| In response to a laxative | 17 | 5.8 | |
| Total | 178 | 60.6 |