Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is characterised by a change in how the bowel is working, often resulting in constipation and/or diarrhoea, and the presence of abdominal pain.
London Digestive Health
Our services
The gastroenterologists at London Digestive Health specialise in GI conditions, including abdominal pain, bowel cancer, coeliac disease, diarrhoea, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), reflux disease, and ulcers.
Using state-of-the-art facilities, we offer highly advanced and accurate diagnostic tests, such as colonoscopy, gastroscopy, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), video pill/capsule endoscopy and balloon enteroscopy.
Irritable bowel syndrome
Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is an effective way of diagnosing bowel conditions or removing polyps. It is a camera test that allows direct visualisation of the inside of the large bowel (colon), and the end of the small bowel (terminal ileum).
Gastroscopy
A gastroscopy is a camera test we undertake in order to visualise your oesophagus, stomach and duodenum (the first part of the small bowel). It can also be called an upper GI endoscopy, or an OGD (oesophagogastroduodenoscopy).
Bowel cancer screening
London Digestive Health has access to the latest bowel cancer screening technologies, offering patients the very best in diagnostic testing, as well as the full range of treatment options.
Inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term for two bowel disorders that are caused by chronic inflammation of the digestive tract; Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Barretts oesophagus
Barrett’s oesophagus occurs at the lower end of the gullet, when the cells’ lining on the inside of the oesophagus changes to be more like that of the stomach.
Coeliac disease
Coeliac disease is a digestive disorder caused by the immune system reacting adversely to gluten.
Nutrition for the digestive system
Nutrition focuses on the relationship between food, drink, nutrients and your health. Dearbháile O’Hanlon and Natasha Mir, are fully qualified, expert dieticians who can analyse your diet in detail and then modify it to help control your symptoms, complement your treatment and aid your recovery. They are recognized by all the major insurers.
Video capsule endoscopy
Video Capsule Endoscopy (VCE) uses a pill-sized video capsule to investigate the inside of your body.
Endoscopic ultrasound
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is carried out using a thin endoscope that houses an ultrasound probe within the tip. It allows detailed imaging of the walls of the upper gastro intestinal tract, as well as those structures lying immediately outside the gut.
Balloon enteroscopy
Balloon enteroscopy is a specialist endoscopic technique that allows the diagnosis and treatment of small bowel diseases. It is a safe test with very low risks of significant complications.
Contact us
If you would like to book an appointment or if you have any questions about London Digestive Health, you can get in touch with us by phone or email. Our team will be happy to answer your questions.