Table 4

Comparison of symptoms and complications of treatment within case and control groups

SymptomControl group (n=42)P valueCase group (n=44)P value
Admission1 week2 weeks3 weeks4 weeksAdmission1 week2 weeks3 weeks4 weeks
Rectal bleeding21191815120.000*2619151380.001*
Incomplete defecation31272521210.000*26241511120.000*
Anal pain30282116150.041*2121111060.000*
Anal irritation222013960.005*231810650.008*
Anal discharge13118740.000*1365420.220
Anal discomfort25241915130.000*221712870.000*
Complication
Diarrhoea1064220.011*1243100.009*
Nausea920000.024*1031100.029*
Vomiting500000.560421100.630
Skin rash1252210.270932000.067
Pruritus1372110.2101454100.056
Headache1931000.004*21113300.006*
Vertigo1541000.012*1872100.016*
  • Number of individuals in case and control groups are 44 and 42, respectively (ntotal=86).

  • *Significant differences between case and control groups.