Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGID) The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a continuous tube that connects the mouth to the anus. Its walls contain a layer of muscles, which can [...]
The Study I was very interested to read a new study about the use of psychological therapies for irritable bowel syndrome. This was a meta-analysis, a study which compares results from dozens of [...]
SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) is a relapsing and remitting condition that affects up to one in seven people in the general population. The hallmark of SIBO is that the small [...]
What is diarrhoea and what causes it? Diarrhoea is when you pass stools more frequently than normal. The stools are typically looser and more watery. As opposed to constipation, which was [...]
What is constipation and what causes it? Constipation is a condition in which you have difficulty passing stools regularly. If you are constipated, you may also likely spend longer on the toilet [...]
Please note, this blog is for information only. At the London Gastroenterology Centre we do not currently treat patients under the age of 16 years. Most children will complain about an upset [...]
Being a leading practice in gastroenterology, providing private colonoscopy in London we understand that the word colonoscopy may make you a little nervous. You may only know it as a [...]
It’s not something anyone wants to discuss, but having gastrointestinal problems is an increasingly common complaint. People needn’t suffer in silence, especially as some of these complaints can [...]
Bloating is the feeling of tightness or fullness in the abdominal area – usually accompanied with abdominal pain. Most people feel bloated after eating, in which their stomach will feel [...]
Here at London Gastroenterology Centre, we are specialists in treating a wide range of disorders including Irritable Bowel Syndrome. IBS can be difficult to live with, and finding the right diet [...]