Reflux is a common condition that many adults and infants experience in their lifetime and is often treatable with changes to diet and lifestyle.  However, in more severe cases of reflux, individuals can experience discomfort, reporting frequent heartburn and indigestion.  In these cases, you may be referred to a specialist for further acid stomach tests... Read more... The post Why is silent reflux often misdiagnosed or overlooked? appeared first on The Functional Gut Clinic ..read more

Unlike gastro-oesophageal reflux, where you might feel numerous symptoms such as heartburn or chest pain, silent reflux is just that….silent.  We speak to a lot of patients who may have the condition of silent reflux but without the more common and noticeable symptoms, and this is where the Functional Gut Clinic can help.  Offering further... Read more... The post Coughing or hoarse? Silent reflux could be the culprit. appeared first on The Functional Gut Clinic ..read more

Reflux can be a debilitating condition causing uncomfortable symptoms such as heartburn and chest pain reducing your overall quality of life. While there is an extensive list of possible treatments for reflux when you google ‘how to get rid of reflux’, not all of them will be backed by evidence-based research.  And with that, here... Read more... The post Trusted relfux treatments revealed appeared first on The Functional Gut Clinic ..read more

Feeling discomfort after eating a large or fatty meal? You’re not alone. Heartburn is estimated to affect 1 in 4 adults in the UK. It’s usually described as a “burning” pain that occurs in the centre of the chest, around the lowest end of the sternum.  Associated with eating fatty foods or excessive alcohol, it’s... Read more... The post Heartburn and Acid Reflux: What’s the Difference? appeared first on The Functional Gut Clinic ..read more

Peptic ulcer disease occurs when sores/ulcers appear in your stomach lining due to an increase in stomach acid attacking the stomach or a decrease in the mucous that protects the stomach lining from acidic juices.  Peptic ulcers can be painful, with symptoms including a burning or gnawing feeling in the stomach, leading to stomach pain. ... Read more... The post Peptic Ulcer Disease appeared first on The Functional Gut Clinic ..read more

Vitally important, the oesophagus is the tube that moves food from our mouths to our stomachs.  It has a protective mucous lining that keeps the tube healthy and safe from damage; however, if something continuously irritates the esophagus over a long period of time, you may experience difficulties in swallowing and some pain as the... Read more... The post Barrett’s Oesophagus appeared first on The Functional Gut Clinic ..read more

Acid reflux is extremely common during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimesters. There are a lot of factors and changes that occur during pregnancy, which makes reflux more likely to happen.  First are the hormonal changes your body is going through. Progesterone and relaxin are the two main hormones responsible for increasing acid... Read more... The post GORD & Pregnancy: What to do about it  appeared first on The Functional Gut Clinic ..read more

Struggling with symptoms of reflux? Getting the right diagnosis is the first step to managing and treating this common problem. The post How to diagnose reflux appeared first on The Functional Gut Clinic ..read more

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. We have expanded our portfolio of testing to introduce new services that allow us to objectively assess more aspects of GI function that will lead to an increased level of diagnostic sensitivity. Expanded areas of interest: Gastric Neuromuscular Function: New therapeutic options such as G-POEM have contributed to a resurgence of interest in patients with symptoms of dyspepsia and gastro ..read more

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (or SIBO for short), as the name suggests, happens when too much bacteria grows in the small intestine where they would not normally be present. This overgrowth can overwhelm the small intestine, leading to difficult symptoms of bloating, abdominal pain, excessive gas, and can change your bowel habit. Breath tests can be used to detect SIBO, by measuring levels of hydrogen and methane which are gases produced by these bacteria. But there’s another type of gas that can be produced by these bacteria – hydrogen sulphide. Until recently, it’s been difficult to ..read more