The most prevalent new gastrointestinal and nutritional diagnoses made in the GIANT clinic.
| Diagnosis | Prevalence, n (%) |
|---|---|
| (n = 325) | |
| Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth | 151 (46) |
| Vitamin D deficiency | 124 (38) |
| Bile acid malabsorption | 90 (28) |
| Gastritis | 72 (22) |
| Radiation-induced telangiectasia resulting in rectal bleeding | 65 (20) |
| Vitamin B12 deficiency | 55 (17) |
| Weak pelvic floor musculature | 55 (17) |
| Gastrointestinal polyp requiring polypectomy | 43 (13) |
| Trace element deficiency | 37 (11) |
| Hiatus hernia | 35 (11) |
| Diverticular disease | 34 (10) |
| Excessive dietary fibre intake | 30 (9) |
| Oesophagitis | 23 (7) |
| Iron deficiency anaemia | 22 (7) |
| Pancreatic insufficiency | 16 (5) |
| Faecal loading | 16 (5) |
| Induced by proton pump inhibitor | 16 (5) |
Data are n (%). GIANT = gastrointestinal and nutrition team.