At our pediatric gastroenterology clinic, our dedicated team of specialists conducts a variety of investigations aimed at improving and resolving your child’s symptoms. Below, you’ll find detailed information about each investigation, along with answers to common questions you may have. Should you need further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to one of our team members.
A skin prick test is a simple and safe method of testing whether your child has an immediate allergy.
A Hydrogen breath test is a non-invasive and safe investigative test performed in the clinic.
A pH study is a test which measures gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) over a 24 hour period.
This test involves swallowing capsules containing radiopaque markers of different shapes.
Barium swallow is an X-ray examination of the oesophagus (food pipe) and stomach.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an Imaging tool that uses a power magnetic field.
Video capsule endoscope (VCE) is designed to capture and transmit images of the lining of the small bowel wirelessly.
A gastroscopy is a test, which allows us to look at the lining of the oesophagus.
A colonoscopy is a test, which allows us to look directly at the lining of the large bowel.
An ultrasound provides pictures of the structures within the upper abdomen.
“My son William had been having various digestive problems. He frequently had stomach ache, felt sick and would get pains in his chest. He also had problems with loose bowels.
We attended the gut investigation unit where various tests were performed such as breath test, food allergy prick test, stool sample and blood test. The blood test he was particularly worried about but Femi put him at ease and used the magic cream and he didn’t even feel it. The blood test had to be repeated and he didn’t worry about it the second time.
The result was that he had a milk and fructose intolerance.
There was difficulty reintroducing and we also paid for a trip to see a dietician for his input and analysis that William was getting essential nutrients.
We have worked with this for the last year and changed his diet. He can get away with small amounts of fructose and the occasional bit of cheese on pizza. We still have the odd time that he will complain of feeling sick or having stomach ache but these are not very frequent. Would totally recommend a trip to the unit to see Dr Li and Femi, William has felt so much better since”.
Thanks again for your help Femi.
Jen
