Children's gastroenterology

Children's gastroenterology is the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the digestive system.

About paediatric gastroenterology

Our paediatric gastroenterologists and private paediatricians in London specialise in treating children with gastrointestinal illness.

Offering comprehensive care for all areas of the digestive system – the oesophagus, stomach, pancreas, small intestine, and colon – our specialists work in multidisciplinary teams to find the best treatment for your child.

Common paediatric GI conditions we treat include gastro-oesophageal reflux, coeliac disease, Crohn's disease, and infant colic. We also offer the latest diagnostic tests such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, pH studies, and breath tests.

Why choose us?

At Cromwell Hospital, you can expect:

  • experienced paediatricians – our team of highly skilled private paediatricians in London seamlessly collaborate to provide world-class care
  • comprehensive diagnostics – we provide a full range of diagnostic procedures for children and young adults, including gastroscopy and colonoscopy
  • rapid access to care – we provide fast access to appointments, diagnostic tests, and treatment with little to no wait times

Functional gut clinic

We provide a specialised service to diagnose and treat disorders of gut–brain interaction (DGBIs). These are conditions where a child has ongoing tummy symptoms, even though tests have not shown any physical damage to the gut.  

Many families are told that everything looks normal, even when their child’s symptoms continue to affect everyday life. Our clinic is designed to help when standard tests haven’t provided answers.  

We offer a comprehensive set of tests and assessments in one integrated clinic, so your child can receive timely, accurate results and a clear treatment plan. Our approach follows international best practice and recognises these conditions as real disorders that benefit from focused testing and coordinated care.

We focus on the symptoms children experience, including:   

  • functional abdominal pain  
  • severe or long‑lasting constipation  
  • possible problems with gut movement (motility)  
  • reflux that doesn’t improve with treatment  
  • feeding intolerance  
  • motility concerns after surgery  

We offer a range of tests to better understand your child’s symptoms, including:  

  • upper GI manometry   
  • anorectal and colonic manometry   
  • 24-hour pH impedance monitoring   
  • multidisciplinary functional GI assessment    

Related conditions

We treat wide a variety of gastrointestinal problems such as:

  • gastro-oesophageal reflux
  • chronic diarrhoea and constipation
  • abdominal pain
  • feeding difficulties and weight loss
  • bleeding per rectum
  • children's pH study
  • endoscopy
  • coeliac disease
  • food allergies
  • Crohn’s disease
  • ulcerative colitis
  • vomiting
  • motility disorders of bowel

Paying for your treatment

We welcome both self-paying and insured patients.

Our locations

Contact us today

Our team will be happy to answer any questions and book your appointment.

Self-pay: +44 (0)20 7244 4886
Insured: +44 (0)20 7460 5700

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