Welcome
Welcome to this gastroenterology practice. We offer diagnostic services with a particular interest in inflammatory and irritable bowel conditions. The practice is built around 4 objectives in addressing patient problems.
The first objective
is to understand the underlying gastrointestinal physiology of the presenting symptoms and then to extrapolate to the possible patho-physiological disturbance at play. From this, a tentative diagnosis is reached and confirming investigations are undertaken.
The second objective
is to ensure that all investigations answer a specific question relating to the putative diagnosis.
The third objective
is to explain the underlying physiological or pathological process to the patient. This is particularly important where patients need to attempt physiological modification. In the case of a pathological process, an understanding of treatment's objective is as essential as the reassurance of a treatment plan.
The fourth objective
is to form a treatment plan based on the disturbed physiology or underlying pathology. When symptoms defy logical interpretation, this is explained to the patient, and symptomatic relief is planned. Generally, however, treatment is aimed at the physiological or pathological disturbance rather than just the symptoms.