Research Article

Adding to the Burden: Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Syndromes in Multiple Sclerosis

Table 2

Prevalence of self-reported comorbidities in the study cohort.

Diagnosis Prevalence

Constipation88 (40%)
Fecal incontinence16 (7%)
Gastroesophageal reflux32 (15%)
Irritable bowel syndrome11 (5%)
Peptic ulcer disease4 (2%)
Celiac disease2 (1%)
Functional dysphagia1 (0.5%)
Neurogenic bladder37 (17%)
Depression78 (36%)
Anxiety 60 (28%)