Patient

Insights into how patients perceive their symptoms and outcomes in BAD

How patients experience BAD symptoms had not previously been studied. In 2016 a survey was conducted by patient groups and published to BMJ Open Gastroenterology.¹ More specifically:

• Patients reported that their quality of life and productivity were negatively affected and they experienced lack of support at their work place.
• Symptoms had been experienced for more than 5 years before diagnosis in 44% of respondents.
• The symptoms included mostly diarrhoea, more specifically:
  - in 80%, urgency
  - in 85%, abdominal swelling/bloating,
  - in 54%, pain,
  - in 59%, at least occasional incontinence and
  - in 88% also wind and tiredness.
• Patients reported also their experiences with healthcare professionals. Just over half of the cohort felt as though their symptoms had been dismissed during clinical consultations and 28% felt their GPs were unaware of BAD.
• Treatment improved physical and mental symptoms in the majority of participants.

The value of early diagnosis with SeHCAT

As BAD is likely under-diagnosed, it has significant impact not only on their physical and mental health but also on well-being.¹

Early diagnosis of BAD is predicted to lead to decreased morbidity, increased quality of life and fewer referrals to the gastroenterologists.^2,3

References:
1. Bannaga A, et al. BMJ Open Gastroenterol 2016;3:e000116
2. Pattni S et al. Gut 2014;63:A258-9
3. Summers A, BMJ Open Gastro 2016;

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