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How to diagnose reflux
Struggling with symptoms of reflux? Getting the right diagnosis is the first step to managing and treating this common problem.
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Our Advanced GI Physiology Testing Service
We are thrilled to unveil a series of exciting new initiatives at The Functional Gut Clinic that will significantly enhance our ability to provide the highest quality GI Physiology testing service for patients.
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The Methane Breath CH4ECK™
Functional Gut are pleased to announce the launch of a new test
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Postal kits for hydrogen and methane breath testing.
Safe and reliable for your patients, safe and efficient for your staff.
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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of idiopathic diseases characterised by inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract with prevalence up to 0.3%, the two most common being Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) (1).
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How is breath related to obesity?
Recent research has highlighted the crucial role that our gut microbiome plays in determining how much we weigh and why weight loss may be difficult – even after bariatric surgery.
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Endurance athletes with irritable bowel syndrome may be underdiagnosed
Whether you are a professional athlete, high performing amateur or just enjoy exercise as part of your general well-being programme, your gut health is a vital factor in determining how effectively you can perform.
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Do you suffer from gut health problems and need help? Meet our registered dietitians
Meet our London network of registered dietitians who are working with us to help patients with all things gut related
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Constipation Symptoms and Their Danger
At some point in our lives, many of us will suffer from constipation symptoms occasionally. Diet, a disruption to your normal lifestyle, medications – all these factors can be causes of constipation and can often be easily explained and treated.
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Food Intolerance and Acid Reflux
There can be a variety of reasons why this occurs and sometimes it is because of lifestyle reasons such as eating too much rich food.
Find out more3 Common IBS Myths
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition affecting how the digestive system functions. The symptoms of IBS can be stomach pain, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation.
Find out moreWhat Is Bloating and Distention?
For many patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional gut disorders, one of the most bothersome symptoms is bloating (1,2), a sensation of increased abdominal pressure.
Find out moreBelching; a Target for Treatment
Although this is a normal bodily function, it can cause embarrassment in social situations, and can be highly intrusive and severely impact on patients’ quality of life.
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Is Belching Just Bad Manners?
Everybody burps. Belching is a normal, biological process, and a gaseous escape from the mouth every now and then happens to everyone.
Find out moreRumination or Reflux
Regurgitation that is persistent, involves partially digested or undigested food and requires no effort, retching or nausea to bring food up the wrong way, could be related to rumination syndrome.
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Recognising Dyspepsia Symptoms
The symptoms include abdominal pain after eating, bloated stomach, heartburn, belching, regurgitation, sore throat and nausea – all the dyspepsia symptoms that some people may get occasionally but will make life a misery on a regular basis.
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All About Candida
What Is Candida albicans? Candida is generally an umbrella term for the different species of yeast-like fungus that inhabit the intestinal, genital and oral cavities.
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Leaky Gut Syndrome
Here at The Functional Gut Clinic, patients commonly ask us about ‘leaky gut syndrome’ and how this relates to IBS type symptoms. Leaky gut is not something we diagnose, as it is not officially recognised as a diagnosable disease in modern medicine. However, many naturopaths cite leaky gut syndrome as a cause of many long-term health problems, from IBS to chronic fatigue and multiple sclerosis.
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