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.

Fight urinary incontinence with pelvic floor exercises

A strong pelvic floor can be the key to preventing, improving or curing urinary stress incontinence – as well as a range of other women’s health issues. Rachel Bromley demonstrates simple exercises you can do to help take back control of your bladder.

As many as 1 in 3 women experience urinary 'stress' incontinence (USI) urinary 'stress' incontinence (USI) a type of incontinence often caused by damage to - or the weakening of - the  . Weak pelvic floor muscles and urinary sphincters simply aren’t strong enough to prevent urine from leaking when your bladder is under stress, for example – when you sneeze, cough, or exercise.

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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.

My victory over eating disorders

Natalie battled eating disorders including anorexia and bulimia for over a decade. Now. Nuffield Health's former Professional Head of Nutrition tells us how her experience has helped her to support others.

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.

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.

A nutritionist's 10-step guide to healthy digestion

Suffering from poor digestion can be a miserable experience. You may be experiencing symptoms of bloating, diarrhoea, constipation or gas, which can make life very uncomfortable.

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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          Tue 29 Apr

          North Staffordshire Hospital

          Virtually join us for an evening of education led by expert Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Mr Timothy Bullen, who will be providing an essential update on the latest methods of diagnosing and managing colorectal cancers in primary care.
          Mon 2 Jun

          Taunton Hospital

          Join us for a free information evening with Mr Matthew Mason, Consultant General Surgeon, to learn about groin hernias, their symptoms, treatment options, and available care.