Correlation between the neuroendocrine axis, microbial species, inflammatory response, and gastrointestinal symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome

Figure 1 Comparison of neuroendocrine axis indicators between two study groups. ^bP < 0.05 vs healthy group. ACTH: Adrenocorticotropic hormone; COR: Cortisol; 5-HT: 5-hydroxytryptamine.

Figure 2 Comparison of gut microbiota indicators between two study groups. ^bP < 0.05 vs healthy group.

Figure 3 Comparison of inflammatory factor levels between two study groups. ^bP < 0.05 vs healthy group.

Figure 4 Neuroendocrine axis indicator levels in patients with different symptoms within 24 hours. A: Adrenocorticotropic hormone levels; B: Cortisol levels. ^aP < 0.05. ACTH: Adrenocorticotropic hormone; COR: Cortisol.