Concerns or Family History of Bowel Cancer

Concerns or Family History of Bowel Cancer Concerns or Family History of Bowel Cancer - Dorset Digestion Clinic

There is a National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme in Dorset covering people between the ages of 55 to 75 years of age (age extension down from 60 to 55 is on going during 2021/2022). If you are within the age group you will be invited to participate in the programme every other year. If you are outside this age range or in between invitations, if you have bowel symptoms that cause you or your doctor concern or you have a family history of bowel cancer, we can offer you a consultation to discuss your symptoms, advise on your individual risk and if appropriate arrange investigation.

Our Services

GI Endoscopy
These are standard investigations frequently used by gastroenterologists to visualize the internal lining of your upper or lower digestive tract. They can help diagnose the cause of...

Indigestion/Reflux Symptoms
Many people will experience indigestion and/or reflux symptoms from time to time. If your symptoms are particularly troublesome or persistent, we can offer you a consultation...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome is an extremely common but sometimes debilitating condition. People with irritable bowel syndrome typically have abdominal pains or discomfort...

Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease primarily encompasses the conditions ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. People with these lifelong conditions can present with a wide range of...

Coeliac Disease
Coeliac disease is a relatively common condition affecting approximately 1-2% of the population. People with coeliac disease have an intolerance to gluten which is a protein...

Concerns or Family History of Bowel Cancer
There is a National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme in Dorset covering people between the ages of 60 to 75 years of age. If you are...

Rectal Bleeding
Bleeding from the bottom or back passage is often a result of a straight forward simple condition such as haemorrhoids. However, it can be the first sign of something more...

Dietary Intolerances
Many people feel that certain foods aggravate their digestion. Whilst in some instances the cause may be due to an easily defined medical condition such as coeliac disease, in other...

Liver Disease/Abnormal Liver Blood Tests
Mildly abnormal liver function tests or raised liver enzymes that can be picked up via a simple blood test are a not uncommon finding in the population. Whilst this can signify...