Relationship among sympathetic nerve activity at 2 min before defecation, symptoms, and quality of life.

Abstract

Sympathetic nerve activity was evaluated by the sum of Δlow frequency/high frequency (LF/HF). (a) Intensity of abdominal pain, (b) satisfaction levels of defecation, (c) gastrointestinal symptom rating scale (GSRS) diarrhea score, (d) GSRS constipation score, (e) the Japanese version of the 8-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-8) role physical, and (f) the SF-8 role emotional score were significantly correlated with the sum of ΔLF/HF at 2 min before defecation. Data were analyzed by Spearman test.</p