I’m Dr. Arjun, a consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist. I write this blog myself, based on the questions I actually hear in clinic every week from people who’ve been searching for a private gastroenterologist near me in Milton Keynes.
Digestive and liver symptoms are easy to dismiss at first. Bloating gets blamed on food. Fatigue gets blamed on stress. Stomach discomfort gets blamed on “just something I ate.” But when symptoms stick around for weeks, or keep coming back, they usually deserve a proper look rather than another guess.
Conditions I see most often
In an average week, my clinic list includes:
- IBS, bloating, and unpredictable bowel habits
- Gallstones and gallbladder pain
- Reflux and persistent indigestion
- Abnormal liver blood tests
- Fatty liver disease
- Bile duct or pancreatic problems requiring closer investigation
- Ongoing abdominal pain with no clear NHS diagnosis yet
Each of these can look similar on the surface but need very different treatment plans. That’s why a proper assessment matters more than self-diagnosing from symptoms or online searches alone.
Signs worth getting checked
A few symptoms I’d never ask a patient to sit on:
- Blood in your stool, or unexplained weight loss
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes
- Persistent abdominal pain that doesn’t settle
- Ongoing bloating with a change in bowel habit
- Swelling in the abdomen or legs
- Difficulty swallowing, or food feeling stuck
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth speaking to a specialist rather than waiting to see if things improve on their own.
How a consultation actually works
I always begin with a detailed history as symptoms on their own do not provide enough information. Depending on what emerges, I am able to schedule same day ultrasound and/or Fibroscan or blood tests, and so patients are often given answers and not another wait for results. When suspected of gallstones, I make sure you understand what the symptoms are and how you can treat them in a way that’s easy to understand before I move forward with further treatment. I perform ERCP at one of the few centres in the UK outside of London where the procedure is available for direct investigation of the bile duct or pancreas when this is required.
The significance of gut health
Much of the bloating and discomfort I encounter can be traced to imbalances in gut flora which is much more significant in digestion, immunity and mood than most people realize. In cases of irregular bowel movements, a strategy more effective than randomly trying dietary changes is to get to the root of the problem.
Steps taken early to ensure liver health
Liver disease often presents no signs and symptoms. People who have fatty liver and/or raised liver enzyme do not have any symptoms at all at all most of the time, which is exactly why when these results come back, you should not ignore them or wait until your next check-up to see what happens. With more advanced disease, complications such as ascites may occur and early detection of the root cause will make a difference to the long-term prognosis.
Getting an appointment
- Self-refer directly, no GP letter required
- Appointments usually available within days
- Private insurance or self-pay, with clear pricing upfront
- Same-day diagnostics where clinically appropriate
- Direct follow-up with the same consultant throughout
Digestive and liver symptoms don’t need to be lived with quietly, and they rarely improve just by waiting them out. If you’ve been putting off getting checked, or simply want proper answers instead of guesswork, booking with a private gastroenterologist near me in Milton Keynes is a sensible next step. Get in touch, and let’s work through it together.
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