Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Dorset Digestion Clinic

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Dorset Digestion Clinic

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 gastrointestinal symptoms. Commonly these symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhoea and rectal bleeding. If you are concerned that you may be suffering from inflammatory bowel disease, we have the knowledge and expertise to offer a thorough consultation and diagnostic service. The idea of having a lifelong condition and the wide-range of possible treatments on offer can be daunting. Sally and Elizabeth can offer you individual advice and expertise in a relaxed environment to manage your symptoms with the aim of improving your quality of life.

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...