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Private abdominal pain clinic in London, same-day GP.

Abdominal pain covers everything from trapped wind to a surgical emergency. Location, timing and what makes it better or worse usually narrow it down quickly — and there is a short list of features that mean it needs assessing today rather than waiting to see. Our private GP clinic in East London offers same-day abdominal pain assessment with a private GP, diagnosis and a clear treatment plan — usually without a referral and often the same day.

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The condition

What is abdominal pain?

Abdominal pain covers everything from trapped wind to a surgical emergency. Location, timing and what makes it better or worse usually narrow it down quickly — and there is a short list of features that mean it needs assessing today rather than waiting to see.

  • What abdominal pain is
  • Symptoms to look for
  • Causes & risk factors
  • Tests & diagnosis
  • Treatment options
  • When to see a specialist

Understanding abdominal pain

Abdominal pain: symptoms, causes, tests & treatment

Call 999 or go to an emergency department if pain is

  • severe and sudden, or the worst you have experienced
  • with a rigid, board-like abdomen, or pain on the slightest movement
  • with vomiting blood, or black tarry stools
  • with collapse, dizziness or a racing heart
  • with a swollen, tender abdomen and not passing wind or stool
  • in pregnancy, or with a positive pregnancy test
  • with testicular pain in a boy or man — torsion is a four-hour emergency

Sudden severe abdominal or back pain in an older adult, particularly with collapse, may be a ruptured aortic aneurysm. Pain with a positive pregnancy test may be ectopic. Both are immediately life-threatening. In an emergency call 999, or go to the Royal London Hospital Emergency Department, Whitechapel Road, London E1 1FR.

What the location suggests

  • Upper right — gallbladder, liver. Pain after fatty meals, radiating to the right shoulder blade.
  • Upper middle — stomach, duodenum, pancreas. Burning suggests ulcer or reflux; boring through to the back suggests pancreas.
  • Upper left — stomach, spleen, pancreas.
  • Around the navel — small bowel; early appendicitis, before the pain shifts.
  • Lower right — appendix, ovary, bowel. Pain moving from the navel to the lower right over hours is classic appendicitis.
  • Lower left — diverticular disease, bowel, ovary.
  • Loin to groin — kidney stone. Severe, colicky, and the person cannot keep still.
  • Lower middle — bladder, uterus, prostate.

How you behave with the pain is diagnostic

People with peritonitis — inflammation of the abdominal lining, as in a perforation or advanced appendicitis — lie completely still, because any movement hurts. People with colic — a kidney stone or bowel obstruction — cannot keep still and roll about looking for a comfortable position. Clinicians notice this before anything else, and it is worth mentioning which describes you.

Features that need same-day assessment

  • pain that is getting steadily worse over hours
  • pain with fever, or with persistent vomiting
  • pain that wakes you from sleep
  • pain with unexplained weight loss or a change in bowel habit
  • pain in someone over 50 with new symptoms, or who is immunosuppressed
  • any pain in pregnancy

The common non-urgent causes

  • Irritable bowel syndrome — cramping relieved by opening the bowels, with bloating and altered habit
  • Constipation — very common and often overlooked
  • Reflux and indigestion
  • Period-related pain and endometriosis
  • Muscular pain, and abdominal wall causes — pain that is worse when you tense the abdominal muscles is usually the wall, not the contents
  • Urine infection, and lactose or other food intolerance

What investigation involves

  • Examination, which does most of the work
  • Urine test, and a pregnancy test in any woman of reproductive age
  • Blood tests — full blood count, inflammatory markers, liver and kidney function, amylase, coeliac screening
  • Stool tests — calprotectin and FIT where relevant
  • Ultrasound — first-line for gallbladder, kidneys, liver and pelvis
  • CT or endoscopy where indicated by the findings

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Private assessment

See a private GP for abdominal pain in London

At our private GP clinic on Whitechapel Road in East London, you can see a private GP or abdominal pain doctor without a referral — most days, often the same day. A private GP in East London or consultant GP will assess you, arrange the right tests and explain your diagnosis and treatment options clearly. We help patients across East London, Canary Wharf, the City, Docklands and Aldgate who want fast, private answers about abdominal pain.

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A private GP clinic for East London & Canary Wharf

Tower Bridge Hospital is on Whitechapel Road in the heart of East London — minutes from Canary Wharf, the City of London, Docklands and Aldgate. Patients across Tower Hamlets, Wapping, Limehouse and Bethnal Green choose us for a fast, private abdominal pain appointment with a GP, without the wait or the referral.

Why choose us

Why choose our East London private GP clinic

  • Same-day, no referral — private GP and GP under one roof
  • Specialist-led care with GMC-registered clinicians
  • Tests & scans on site, results explained the same visit
  • Minutes from Canary Wharf & the City of London
  • A named clinician who explains your results clearly
  • Transparent pricing and a plan you can act on

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See a private GP for abdominal pain — the same day.

Book a private abdominal pain assessment in East London: same-day appointments, GP-led care and a clear plan. No referral needed.

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Common questions

Abdominal pain in London: your questions answered

Where can I find a private abdominal pain specialist near me in East London?

Our private GP clinic is on Whitechapel Road in East London, minutes from Canary Wharf and the City. You can see a private GP or abdominal pain doctor for assessment and treatment, usually the same day and without a referral.

Can I see a private GP for abdominal pain the same day?

Yes. We hold same-day private appointments most days, including Saturdays, so you can be assessed by a GP or GP quickly, with tests done in-house where possible.

How much does a private abdominal pain appointment cost in London?

We keep pricing transparent — see our fees page or call 020 7916 0029, and we will explain the cost of the abdominal pain assessment and any tests before you book.

Do I need a referral to see a private GP for abdominal pain?

No. You can book directly with our clinic. If you are unsure whether to start with a private GP or a GP, we will guide you.

Which areas do you serve for private abdominal pain care?

We see private patients from across East London, Canary Wharf, the City of London, Docklands, Aldgate, Wapping, Limehouse and Tower Hamlets.

Medically reviewed by Dr Haydar Bolat — Clinical Director, GMC 7138332. Last reviewed August 2026 · next review August 2027. Written in line with our editorial & content-review policy, using guidance from the NHS, NICE and the relevant royal colleges. This information is general and does not replace personal medical advice.

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In an emergency, call 999. Tower Bridge Hospital London is not an emergency service. Your nearest A&E is The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Road E1 1FR — 5 minutes’ walk from our front door.

Areas we serve

Private abdominal pain care in London & East London — Whitechapel, the City & Canary Wharf

Patients visit our Whitechapel clinic for private abdominal pain assessment and treatment from right across London and East London, the City and the Docklands — including Aldgate, Bethnal Green, Bow, Shoreditch, Canary Wharf, Stratford, Bermondsey and the surrounding areas. Same-day and walk-in appointments are available and you do not need a GP referral.

Easy to reach — minutes from the Royal London Hospital and Aldgate East, Whitechapel, Aldgate and Liverpool Street stations, and one stop from Canary Wharf on the Elizabeth line.

Private abdominal pain treatment near me? If you are searching for private abdominal pain treatment near me, a abdominal pain doctor or specialist near me, or a private clinic near me in East London, our Whitechapel practice is on your doorstep — walk-in and same-day appointments, no GP referral, and no long NHS waiting list.

Book a same-day appointment or call 020 7916 0029. See our transparent fees. Open 7 days a week, 9am–7pm. Private clinic on Whitechapel Road, London E1 — serving Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Newham, Islington, the City of London and Southwark.

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