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Gastroenterology · Inflammatory bowel disease · Private clinic in East London

Private inflammatory bowel disease clinic in London, same-day gastroenterology.

Inflammatory bowel disease is genuine inflammation and ulceration of the gut, distinct from irritable bowel syndrome despite the overlapping symptoms. It causes visible damage, responds to specific treatment, and delay in diagnosis carries a real cost — which is why the test that distinguishes the two is worth doing early. Our private gastroenterology clinic in East London offers same-day inflammatory bowel disease assessment with a private gastroenterologist, diagnosis and a clear treatment plan — usually without a referral and often the same day.

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The condition

What is inflammatory bowel disease?

Inflammatory bowel disease is genuine inflammation and ulceration of the gut, distinct from irritable bowel syndrome despite the overlapping symptoms. It causes visible damage, responds to specific treatment, and delay in diagnosis carries a real cost — which is why the test that distinguishes the two is worth doing early.

  • What inflammatory bowel disease is
  • Symptoms to look for
  • Causes & risk factors
  • Tests & diagnosis
  • Treatment options
  • When to see a specialist

Understanding inflammatory bowel disease

Inflammatory bowel disease: symptoms, causes, tests & treatment

Seek urgent assessment if you have

  • severe abdominal pain with a distended, tender abdomen and fever
  • more than six bloody stools a day, with a racing heart or feeling faint
  • persistent vomiting and not passing wind — possible obstruction
  • heavy rectal bleeding, or dizziness on standing
  • a flare not responding to treatment after a few days
  • new severe pain around the anus with swelling — possible abscess or fistula

A severe colitis flare can progress to toxic megacolon, which is life-threatening. Bloody diarrhoea with fever and a fast heart rate needs same-day hospital assessment. In an emergency call 999, or go to the Royal London Hospital Emergency Department, Whitechapel Road, London E1 1FR.

Symptoms that point away from IBS

  • Blood or mucus in the stool
  • Diarrhoea waking you at night — IBS characteristically does not
  • Unintentional weight loss, fever, or persistent fatigue
  • Mouth ulcers, joint pains, red painful eyes or skin lesions — inflammation outside the gut
  • Anaemia, or raised inflammatory markers
  • Perianal problems — fissures, abscesses, fistulas, particularly in Crohn's
  • a family history of inflammatory bowel disease

Faecal calprotectin is the test

Calprotectin is a protein released by inflammatory cells into the stool. It is high in inflammatory bowel disease and normal in IBS, and it is a simple sample you provide at home. It is the single most useful test for distinguishing the two and avoiding an unnecessary colonoscopy — or prompting a necessary one. Anyone told they have IBS without ever having had a calprotectin and coeliac screen has not been fully assessed.

The two conditions

  • Ulcerative colitis — continuous inflammation of the lining, always involving the rectum and extending upwards. Bloody diarrhoea and urgency are typical.
  • Crohn's disease — can affect anywhere from mouth to anus, in patches, through the full thickness of the wall. More often causes pain, weight loss and perianal disease, and can lead to strictures and fistulas.
  • Diagnosis is confirmed by colonoscopy with biopsies, plus imaging of the small bowel in Crohn's.

Treatment

  • Aminosalicylates (mesalazine) for ulcerative colitis, both to treat flares and to maintain remission. Keep taking them when well — they also reduce bowel cancer risk.
  • Steroids for flares, tapered down. Not for long-term use.
  • Immunosuppressants such as azathioprine or methotrexate, with regular blood monitoring.
  • Biologic and small-molecule therapies, which have transformed outcomes over the last two decades.
  • Surgery for complications, strictures, or disease not controlled medically.
  • Exclusive enteral nutrition is first-line for children with Crohn's and effective in adults.

Living with it

Worth doing

  • Take maintenance treatment even in remission — stopping is the commonest cause of flares
  • Stop smoking, which markedly worsens Crohn's
  • Have iron, B12, folate, vitamin D and bone density monitored
  • Keep vaccinations up to date, and have them before starting immunosuppression
  • Carry a RADAR key and know where toilets are — practical, and it reduces anxiety

Watch for

  • NSAIDs, which can trigger flares
  • Assuming every flare is the disease — infection, including C. difficile, mimics it
  • Repeated steroid courses without a maintenance plan
  • Skipping surveillance colonoscopies
  • Antibiotics for diarrhoea without testing first

Surveillance

Long-standing extensive colitis carries an increased risk of bowel cancer, and regular surveillance colonoscopy is recommended starting around eight to ten years after diagnosis, at intervals based on your risk. This is one of the strongest arguments for staying engaged with a service even during long periods of remission.

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From same-day GP assessment to specialist care, scans and tests — with a clear plan the same visit.

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Private assessment

See a private gastroenterologist for inflammatory bowel disease in London

At our private gastroenterology clinic on Whitechapel Road in East London, you can see a private gastroenterologist or inflammatory bowel disease doctor without a referral — most days, often the same day. A private GP in East London or consultant gastroenterologist 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 inflammatory bowel disease.

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Local, private, fast

A private gastroenterology 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 inflammatory bowel disease appointment with a gastroenterologist, without the wait or the referral.

Why choose us

Why choose our East London private gastroenterology clinic

  • Same-day, no referral — private GP and gastroenterology 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

Ready when you are

See a private gastroenterologist for inflammatory bowel disease — the same day.

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Common questions

Inflammatory bowel disease in London: your questions answered

Where can I find a private inflammatory bowel disease specialist near me in East London?

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

Can I see a private gastroenterologist for inflammatory bowel disease the same day?

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

How much does a private inflammatory bowel disease 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 inflammatory bowel disease assessment and any tests before you book.

Do I need a referral to see a private gastroenterologist for inflammatory bowel disease?

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

Which areas do you serve for private inflammatory bowel disease 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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Areas we serve

Private inflammatory bowel disease care in London & East London — Whitechapel, the City & Canary Wharf

Patients visit our Whitechapel clinic for private inflammatory bowel disease 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 inflammatory bowel disease treatment near me? If you are searching for private inflammatory bowel disease treatment near me, a inflammatory bowel disease 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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