The Frequency and Severity of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Rugby Players

Sarah Chantler; Ruth Wood-Martin; Adrian Holliday; Glen Davison; Daniel Crabtree; Clint Readhead; Ben Jones

doi:10.1055/a-2206-4751

The Frequency and Severity of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Rugby Players

Sarah Chantler, Ruth Wood-Martin, Adrian Holliday, Glen Davison, Daniel Crabtree, Clint Readhead, Ben Jones

The Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health

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This study aimed to assess the self-reported frequency and severity of gastrointestinal symptoms (GIS) at rest and around rugby training and match play in male and female rugby union players. An online questionnaire was sent to registered rugby union players (sevens or fifteens). Thirteen GIS were assessed alongside perceptions of appetite around rugby and rest using Likert and visual analog scales. Questions investigating a range of medical and dietary factors were included. Three hundred and twenty-five players (male n=271, female n=54) participated in the study. More frequent GIS (at least one GIS experienced weekly/more often) was reported by players at rest (n=203; 62%) compared to around rugby (n=154; 47%). The overall severity of GIS was low (mild discomfort), but a portion of players (33%) did report symptoms of moderate severity around rugby. Female players reported more frequent and severe symptoms compared to male counterparts (p

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	323-334
Number of pages	9
Journal	International Journal of Sports Medicine
Volume	45
Issue number	4
Early online date	25 Jan 2024
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2206-4751
Publication status	Published - 1 Apr 2024

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rugby
gastrointestinal symptoms
appetite
sports

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