Umbilical Hernia
A hernia at or near the belly button, common in adults, and usually straightforward to repair.
Lower Abdominal Pain
Pain low in the tummy has many causes, from minor to serious. Persistent or severe pain should be assessed.
Anal Skin Tags
Small, harmless flaps of skin around the anus. They can be removed if they bother you.
Lipoma
A soft, harmless fatty lump under the skin. It can be removed if it is growing or bothering you.
Constipation
Infrequent or difficult bowel movements. Common, uncomfortable, and usually very treatable.
Rectal Prolapse
When part of the back passage slips down and out. It can be repaired to restore comfort and control.
Anal Fistula
An abnormal small tunnel from the bowel to the skin near the anus. It usually needs surgery to heal properly, and an assessment maps it precisely.
Inguinal Hernia
The most common type of hernia, especially in men, usually straightforward to repair.
Anal Fissure
A small tear in the lining of the anus that causes sharp pain and often bleeding when you go. Most heal with simple treatment.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
A common cause of abdominal pain and unpredictable bowels. It is very manageable once serious causes have been ruled out.
Bowel Polyps
Small growths in the bowel lining. Most are harmless, and removing them helps prevent bowel cancer.
Bowel Cancer
Caught early, bowel cancer is very treatable. Knowing the signs and acting on them makes a real difference.
Diverticulitis
When small pouches in the bowel become inflamed. Most flare-ups settle, and there is a lot you can do to prevent them.
Perianal Abscess
A painful, infected collection near the anus. It usually needs prompt drainage to settle.
Blood When Wiping
New or persistent bleeding should always be checked. Most causes are straightforward, but only an assessment can confirm that.
Hernias
A very common problem that rarely goes away on its own, but is usually straightforward to repair.
Change in Bowel Habit
A lasting change in how your bowels work should always be checked, even if it turns out to be minor.
Incisional Hernia
A hernia through the scar of a previous operation, assessed carefully, and often more complex to repair.
Rectal Bleeding
New or persistent bleeding should always be checked, most causes are straightforward, but only an assessment can confirm that.
Pilonidal sinus
A pilonidal sinus is a small hole, tunnel or cavity that develops in the skin near the top of the buttock cleft, close to the tailbone. It can be treated, and future flare-ups reduced, once assessed. It often contains hair and can become infected, forming a painful abscess. Pilonidal disease is most common in younger adults and affects men more often than women. An assessment confirms the extent of the problem and guides the most suitable treatment to eradicate the disease and prevent future flare-ups.