What to Expect from Your Private Gastroenterology Consultation

At your private consultation with Dr Leena Sinha, Consultant Gastroenterologist in London and Essex, you’ll receive expert, personalised care in a calm, professional environment.

Whether you’re experiencing digestive discomfort, ongoing bloating, acid reflux, IBS symptoms, or unexplained changes in your bowel habits, this initial consultation is the first step in understanding your condition and getting the right treatment.

A Tailored, Expert-Led Approach

Your consultation will include:

• A thorough review of your symptoms and medical history

• Discussion of any lifestyle or dietary factors that may be affecting your gut health

• Physical examination, if needed

• Advice on next steps, such as blood tests, imaging, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, or capsule endoscopy

• A clear, personalised treatment plan, with time for all your questions

Dr Sinha’s holistic approach ensures that your concerns are listened to in full, and any recommended investigations or treatments are explained in plain, reassuring language.

A colonoscopy is a safe and effective procedure used to examine the large bowel (colon) and rectum. It helps identify the cause of bowel symptoms and can also detect early signs of conditions such as bowel cancer, inflammation, or polyps.

At Dr Leena Sinha’s private clinics in London and Essex, colonoscopies are carried out by experienced specialists in comfortable, well-equipped environments with a strong focus on patient care.

When is a Colonoscopy Recommended?

You may be advised to have a colonoscopy if you’re experiencing:

• Persistent changes in bowel habits (diarrhoea, constipation, or both)

• Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool

• Abdominal pain, bloating, or unexplained weight loss

• Iron deficiency anaemia or low haemoglobin

• A family history of bowel cancer or polyps

• As part of a bowel cancer screening or surveillance programme (e.g., for inflammatory bowel disease)

What Happens During a Colonoscopy?

• You will be given a laxative the day before the procedure to clear your bowel.

• On the day, a sedative may be offered to help you feel relaxed and comfortable.

• A thin, flexible camera called a colonoscope is gently passed into the rectum and guided through the colon.

• The procedure usually takes 20–45 minutes.

• If necessary, small tissue samples (biopsies) can be taken and polyps may be removed during the procedure.

After Your Colonoscopy

• You will be monitored until you are fully awake and alert.

• Most patients go home the same day – if sedated, you’ll need someone to accompany you and rest for the day.

• Dr Sinha will discuss any findings with you, and biopsy results are typically available within a few days.

• You will receive a clear, personalised treatment or follow-up plan based on your results.

Why Choose a Private Colonoscopy with Dr Leena Sinha?

• Timely access to investigations and results

• Consultant-led care from an experienced gastroenterologist

• Procedures carried out in leading London and Essex hospitals

• Access to sedation and supportive nursing care for your comfort

• Integrated follow-up and treatment planning

How Imaging Helps in Gastroenterology Investigations

In gastroenterology, medical imaging plays a vital role in diagnosing digestive disorders, guiding treatment decisions, and monitoring disease progression. From abdominal pain and bloating to liver abnormalities or unexplained weight loss, imaging allows your specialist to see inside your body and better understand the cause of your symptoms.

At Dr Leena Sinha’s private clinics in London and Essex, we use advanced imaging techniques alongside endoscopy and laboratory tests to provide comprehensive, accurate diagnoses in a timely manner.

Common Imaging Tests in Gastroenterology

1. Abdominal Ultrasound
A quick and painless scan that uses sound waves to create images of your internal organs. It’s often used to assess the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, and kidneys.

Useful for investigating:

• Gallstones

• Fatty liver disease

• Liver enlargement or abnormal liver tests

• Abdominal pain or bloating

2. CT Scan (Computed Tomography)
Provides detailed cross-sectional images of the abdomen and pelvis, helping detect inflammation, blockages, or tumours in the digestive tract.

Used to investigate:

• Suspected cancer

• Pancreatitis

• Diverticulitis

• Unexplained weight loss or anaemia

3. MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Offers high-resolution imaging without radiation. MRI is particularly valuable in evaluating the liver, biliary system, and small bowel, and is often used in patients with Crohn’s disease or liver abnormalities.

Specialist uses include:

• MRCP (Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography) – to view bile ducts and pancreas

• Small bowel MRI – to assess inflammation in Crohn’s disease

• Liver scans to assess fibrosis, fat content, or cirrhosis

4. FibroScan® (Transient Elastography)
A non-invasive scan to measure liver stiffness and fat content, helping detect or monitor fatty liver disease, liver fibrosis, and cirrhosis without a biopsy.

5. Nuclear Medicine Scans
Occasionally used to evaluate gastric emptying, gastrointestinal bleeding, or bile reflux by tracking the movement of small amounts of radioactive tracers.

How Imaging Supports Your Diagnosis

Imaging is often used in combination with other tests such as:

• Gastroscopy or colonoscopy

• Capsule endoscopy

• Blood tests

• Stool analysis

Together, these investigations provide a complete picture of your gut health, helping Dr Sinha make an accurate diagnosis and develop a tailored treatment plan.

What to Expect from Your Private Gastroenterology Consultation

At your private consultation with Dr Leena Sinha, Consultant Gastroenterologist in London and Essex, you’ll receive expert, personalised care in a calm, professional environment.

Whether you’re experiencing digestive discomfort, ongoing bloating, acid reflux, IBS symptoms, or unexplained changes in your bowel habits, this initial consultation is the first step in understanding your condition and getting the right treatment.

A Tailored, Expert-Led Approach

Your consultation will include:

• A thorough review of your symptoms and medical history

• Discussion of any lifestyle or dietary factors that may be affecting your gut health

• Physical examination, if needed

• Advice on next steps, such as blood tests, imaging, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, or capsule endoscopy

• A clear, personalised treatment plan, with time for all your questions

Dr Sinha’s holistic approach ensures that your concerns are listened to in full, and any recommended investigations or treatments are explained in plain, reassuring language.

A colonoscopy is a safe and effective procedure used to examine the large bowel (colon) and rectum. It helps identify the cause of bowel symptoms and can also detect early signs of conditions such as bowel cancer, inflammation, or polyps.

At Dr Leena Sinha’s private clinics in London and Essex, colonoscopies are carried out by experienced specialists in comfortable, well-equipped environments with a strong focus on patient care.

When is a Colonoscopy Recommended?

You may be advised to have a colonoscopy if you’re experiencing:

• Persistent changes in bowel habits (diarrhoea, constipation, or both)

• Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool

• Abdominal pain, bloating, or unexplained weight loss

• Iron deficiency anaemia or low haemoglobin

• A family history of bowel cancer or polyps

• As part of a bowel cancer screening or surveillance programme (e.g., for inflammatory bowel disease)

What Happens During a Colonoscopy?

• You will be given a laxative the day before the procedure to clear your bowel.

• On the day, a sedative may be offered to help you feel relaxed and comfortable.

• A thin, flexible camera called a colonoscope is gently passed into the rectum and guided through the colon.

• The procedure usually takes 20–45 minutes.

• If necessary, small tissue samples (biopsies) can be taken and polyps may be removed during the procedure.

After Your Colonoscopy

• You will be monitored until you are fully awake and alert.

• Most patients go home the same day – if sedated, you’ll need someone to accompany you and rest for the day.

• Dr Sinha will discuss any findings with you, and biopsy results are typically available within a few days.

• You will receive a clear, personalised treatment or follow-up plan based on your results.

Why Choose a Private Colonoscopy with Dr Leena Sinha?

• Timely access to investigations and results

• Consultant-led care from an experienced gastroenterologist

• Procedures carried out in leading London and Essex hospitals

• Access to sedation and supportive nursing care for your comfort

• Integrated follow-up and treatment planning

How Imaging Helps in Gastroenterology Investigations

In gastroenterology, medical imaging plays a vital role in diagnosing digestive disorders, guiding treatment decisions, and monitoring disease progression. From abdominal pain and bloating to liver abnormalities or unexplained weight loss, imaging allows your specialist to see inside your body and better understand the cause of your symptoms.

At Dr Leena Sinha’s private clinics in London and Essex, we use advanced imaging techniques alongside endoscopy and laboratory tests to provide comprehensive, accurate diagnoses in a timely manner.

Common Imaging Tests in Gastroenterology

1. Abdominal Ultrasound
A quick and painless scan that uses sound waves to create images of your internal organs. It’s often used to assess the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, and kidneys.

Useful for investigating:

• Gallstones

• Fatty liver disease

• Liver enlargement or abnormal liver tests

• Abdominal pain or bloating

2. CT Scan (Computed Tomography)
Provides detailed cross-sectional images of the abdomen and pelvis, helping detect inflammation, blockages, or tumours in the digestive tract.

Used to investigate:

• Suspected cancer

• Pancreatitis

• Diverticulitis

• Unexplained weight loss or anaemia

3. MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Offers high-resolution imaging without radiation. MRI is particularly valuable in evaluating the liver, biliary system, and small bowel, and is often used in patients with Crohn’s disease or liver abnormalities.

Specialist uses include:

• MRCP (Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography) – to view bile ducts and pancreas

• Small bowel MRI – to assess inflammation in Crohn’s disease

• Liver scans to assess fibrosis, fat content, or cirrhosis

4. FibroScan® (Transient Elastography)
A non-invasive scan to measure liver stiffness and fat content, helping detect or monitor fatty liver disease, liver fibrosis, and cirrhosis without a biopsy.

5. Nuclear Medicine Scans
Occasionally used to evaluate gastric emptying, gastrointestinal bleeding, or bile reflux by tracking the movement of small amounts of radioactive tracers.

How Imaging Supports Your Diagnosis

Imaging is often used in combination with other tests such as:

• Gastroscopy or colonoscopy

• Capsule endoscopy

• Blood tests

• Stool analysis

Together, these investigations provide a complete picture of your gut health, helping Dr Sinha make an accurate diagnosis and develop a tailored treatment plan.