Stomach, bowel and bladder

Problems with stomach, bowel and bladder can limit your everyday freedom. Let us help you explore the options available to repair or minimise your issues and regain the confidence to live the life you love.

Healthy eating is the best way to ensure the continued health of your stomach and bowels. Hernias are a common complaint, and can be treated through general surgery. If you do have problems with your bowel a colonoscopy can often be employed to diagnose. Recovery from any surgery in this area can benefit from guided physiotherapy and tailored exercise programs.

4 things that may reduce your risk of hernia

The human body isn’t perfect and developing a hernia is often caused by things you can't control. Here are four things you can.

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In praise of Ultrasound, the unsung hospital hero

Ultrasound is so much more than just a pregnancy scan. Find out what makes it one of the hardest working machines in any hospital.

The 1 sign you probably have a hernia (and what to do next)

Many hernias won’t cause immediate pain or problems, but they can present a real risk if left untreated. Here’s how to spot a hernia and what to do next.

5 diet tips to prepare for bariatric surgery

Preparing your diet before having bariatric surgery will minimise the risks of complications, maximise weight loss and help you break bad eating habits to optimise your chances of long-term success. Tracey Strudwick explains how.

How weight loss surgery turned Alison's life around

Two decades of unhealthy eating had made Alison obese, diabetic and unhappy. She came to Nuffield Health desperate for a solution that might finally work. This is her story.

Six signs you need to see a Nutritional Therapist

If we ‘are what we eat’, then it makes sense that when we feel under the weather adapting our diet could help. Jackie Donkin explains six signs that you may need to see a Nutritional Therapist.

Symptoms

Whatever your symptoms you should see your GP for a proper diagnosis. Some common symptoms:

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    Conditions

    Some common conditions and diseases that could match your symptoms:

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      Tests and scans

      We offer a range of tests and scans to help understand your needs. Some key tests and scans include:

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        Treatments

        Getting treated as soon as possible can be easy. Some key treatments and procedures include:

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