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Videos
Watch our patient information videos to learn more about some of the conditions we diagnose and treat.
The following videos have been created to give our patients some background information about the various conditions we treat at London Digestive Health.
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a group of symptoms including stomach bloating that can cause diarrhoea and/or constipation. IBS can affect up to 30% of the population, explains Dr Sean Preston, Consultant Gastroenterologist at London Digestive Health.
What is endoscopic ultrasound?
An endoscopic ultrasound emits ultrasound waves to create detailed images of the digestive tract explains Dr Sean Preston, Consultant Gastroenterologist at London Digestive Health.
What does a colonoscopy involve?
A colonoscopy can diagnose a range of conditions like inflammatory bowel disease or intestinal polyps explains Dr Philip Woodland, Consultant Gastroenterologist at London Digestive Health.
About Gastro-oesophageal Reflux (GORD)
The treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux, where the stomach's contents splash up into the oesophagus, can involve anti-acid medications or surgical options, explains Dr Philip Woodland, Consultant Gastroenterologist at London Digestive Health.
How is IBD diagnosed?
Inflammatory bowel disease is a group of conditions caused within the gut typically occurring in patients during late childhood or young adult life explains Professor Peter Irving, Consultant Gastroenterologist at London Digestive Health.
What is a gastroscopy?
A Gastroscopy helps your consultant look inside your upper digestive tract in what should be a relatively pain-free procedure explains Professor Peter Irving, Consultant Gastroenterologist at London Digestive Health.
What is a video capsule endoscopy?
Video capsule endoscopy is a tiny camera used to examine the small intestine. Here, Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr Adam Humphries explains more.
How does balloon enteroscopy work?
Balloon enteroscopy allows us to examine even further inside the gut than a standard endoscopy, explains Dr Adam Humphries, Consultant Gastroenterologist at London Digestive Health.
What is clinical hypnotherapy?
Dr Caroline Houlihan-Burne, Clinical Hypnotherapist at London Digestive Health, says hypnotherapy can address both psychological and physical issues, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Bowel cancer prevention
Dr Jonathan Hoare, Consultant Gastroenterologist, explains the importance of bowel screening as one of a number of preventative measures.
What is Barrett’s oesophagus?
Dr Jonathan Hoare, Consultant Gastroenterologist, talks us through the symptoms and treatment options for Barrett’s Oesophagus.