Abdominal issues
If you’re suffering from abdominal issues, it can be extremely uncomfortable and have a big impact on your day-to-day life. With our GP services you can discuss your symptoms or concerns with an experienced GP. We aim to provide fast and convenient access to private GP appointments at a time and place that suits you. In order to fully have time to discuss your issues, it is recommended that you book at minimum, a 15 minute appointment, but ideally 30 minutes that could be face to face, or remote via telephone or video.
We can offer access to basic tests and diagnostics to help with your diagnosis as well as private prescriptions or referral to onward care if required. Tests and diagnostics will incur additional charges.
The cost of the medication is not included in the appointment price, this will need to be paid at the chosen pharmacy. The cost of medication varies and isn't a flat fee.
Bupa can not refer into NHS secondary care.
If you have any questions, call us on 0345 619 2961^
Lines are open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm.
We can check for:
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Weight loss
- Acid reflux
- Indigestion/heartburn
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Suspected gluten or dairy intolerance
- Rectal bleeding
- Lumps around the back passage
- Anal itching or pain
- Haemorrhoids (piles)
- Hernias
- Gallstones
- Jaundice
- Abdominal bloating or swelling
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Diagnosing Irritable Bowel Syndrome
About 2 in 10 people in the UK have IBS. If you think you’re one of them, our private GP services can help diagnose you.
One of our GPs will talk to you about your symptoms and examine you, asking you questions about your medical history. They’ll ask you about your pain, when you notice it, and what makes it better or worse. They’ll also ask you about your bowel movements.
For further information or to make a booking, please call us on 0345 619 2961^
Lines are open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm.
Health assessments
If you’d like a more comprehensive picture of your health and any potential health risks our selection of health assessments might be a good option for you. You’ll get time with one of our health advisers who’ll help you with practical ways to become healthier and fitter. Then depending upon what product you choose, you may get up to an hour with a Bupa GP to discuss any health concerns that you have.
We’ve also got a range of specialised assessments to help you address particular health concerns. In most cases, these can be taken on their own or added to any of our main health assessments.
Colon health check
An advanced scan of your bowel, designed to check for polyps and other signs of bowel cancer.
^ We may record or monitor our calls.
Bupa GP appointments are only available to persons aged 18 years and older.
Bupa Health Assessments are provided by Bupa Occupational Health Limited. Registered in England and Wales No. 631336. Registered office: 1 Angel Court, London EC2R 7HJ
Bupa Private GP Services are provided by Bupa Occupational Health Limited. Registered in England and Wales No. 631336. Registered office: 1 Angel Court, London, EC2R 7HJ.
