Gastroenterology

Stomach and digestive issues can cause a range of painful or uncomfortable symptoms, and they could indicate the presence of a serious health condition.

With specialist gastroenterology services available, our dedicated physicians will examine you and assess your symptoms in order to determine what might be causing them.

Further testing can also be carried out to identify whether you may be suffering from a specific condition, such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, obstructions, diverticulitis or inflammatory bowel diseases.

Taking a holistic approach to your digestive health, our doctors will also identify whether any nutritional issues could be contributing to or caused by your current symptoms. If so, treatment may be given to ensure that your body doesn’t miss out on key nutrients.

Symptoms to look out for:

Constipation
Diarrhoea
Bloating
Cramping
Excess gas
Nausea
Pain
Vomiting
Sudden weight gain or loss

Gastroenterology conditions we take care of:

Inflammatory bowel disease
Irritable bowel syndrome
Crohn’s disease
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Coeliac disease
Gastrointestinal cancers
Intestinal failure/short bowel syndrome
Radiation enteropathy

FAQ's

What gastroenterology tests are available?

Your gastroenterologist specialist will determine which tests are appropriate, depending on the type of symptoms you are experiencing and whether your family has a history of certain conditions. In some cases, an examination may be all that is needed in order to confirm a diagnosis but other tests are often used to confirm a diagnosis. Urine and stool samples may be tested for the presence of blood and other anomalies, for example, whilst X-rays, CT scans and internal scans can provide diagnostic images which can help to confirm which condition you’re suffering from, if any. Your gastroenterologist may also recommend a breath test.

Is it worth seeing a gastroenterologist?

If patients have mild or moderate digestive symptoms, they sometimes struggle on without seeking medical help. However, these symptoms could signify that a serious health problem is occurring and urgent treatment may be required. Even if your condition isn’t life-threatening, your health may worsen if your symptoms aren’t resolved and your quality of life can certainly deteriorate. With expert help, your symptoms could be resolved quickly and a comprehensive diagnosis made.

Dr. Farooq Rahman

BSc (HONS), MB BS (LOND), PhD, FRCP (UK) GMC License no. 4415819

Consultant Gastroenterologist & Honorary Associate Professor

With over 20 years’ experience, Dr Farooq Rahman has extensive expertise in the fields of gastroenterology and general medicine and works at a number of London’s top hospitals, including UCLH and the prestigious King Edward VII’s Hospital. Dr Rahman treats a...

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