Abdominal issues
Pay as you go appointments for abdominal issues
Get fast access to help from a private GP
Abdominal issues can be extremely uncomfortable, having a big impact on your day-to-day life. With a private GP appointment, you can discuss your symptoms or concerns with an experienced doctor. We provide fast access to private GP appointments at a time and place that suits you.
If you have any questions, call us on 0800 665 577^
Lines are open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, we are closed on weekends.
How do our private GP appointments work?
Book an appointment
You can book appointments online or by calling 0800 665 577^.
We offer appointments for up to an hour long, either face-to-face in a health centre, or remotely over a telephone or video call.
See a private GP
You’ll be able to discuss any of your symptoms in a safe environment with your GP. To help with your diagnosis, we can also offer basic tests.
Your next steps
After an initial diagnosis, the GP will discuss any next steps with you. Any further tests, diagnostics and prescriptions† will bring additional charges.
Bupa can not refer into NHS secondary care.
What abdominal issues can you diagnose?
- Abdominal bloating or swelling
- Abominal pain
- Acid reflux
- Anal itching or pain
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Gallstones
- Haemorrhoids (piles)
- Hernias
- Indigestion/heartburn
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Jaundice
- Lumps around the back passage
- Nausea
- Rectal bleeding
- Suspected gluten or dairy intolerance
- Vomiting
- Weight loss
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 0800 665 577^
Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 5pm. We are closed on Sundays.
Other abdominal health checks we provide
Health assessment
If you’d like a more comprehensive picture of your health and any potential health risks our health assessments are a good option. You’ll get time with one of our health advisers who’ll help you with practical ways to become healthier and fitter.
Depending on the product you choose, you may also get up to an hour with a Bupa GP to discuss any health concerns that you have.
Colon health check
We also offer specialised assessments for specific health concerns. Our colon health check includes an advanced scan of your bowel, designed to check for polyps and other signs of bowel cancer.
You can book this on its own or add it to any of our main health assessments. To make a booking, please call us on 0800 665 577^
What's next?
Call us
For more information, or to make a booking, please call us.
Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 5pm. We are closed on Sundays.
^ We may record or monitor our calls.
†Cost of medication is not included in the appointment fee and will need to be paid directly to the pharmacy you choose to use. These prices may vary.
Terms and conditions for self-pay GP services (PDF, 0.2MB)
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
Bupa GP appointments are only available to persons aged 18 years and older.
Page last reviewed: 27/09/2023
