Service: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
Endoscopy
An endoscopy is a procedure where organs inside your body are looked at using an instrument called an endoscope. An endoscope is a long, thin, flexible tube that has a […]
Patient information and useful links
Below are some links to other websites which may be helpful. The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust cannot accept responsibility for the content of these websites. Barrett’s […]
Hepatology and liver disease
Background The Bedfordshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides a Hepatology clinical service covering all aspects of liver disease, with dedicated liver clinics as well as dedicated endoscopy lists for Variceal […]
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
IBD consists of two main conditions – Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease – grouped together because of their similar symptoms. These are chronic diseases of the intestinal tract, experienced by […]
Coeliac disease
Coeliac disease (pronounced see-liac) is an autoimmune disease. Gluten, which is found in wheat, barley and rye triggers an immune reaction in people with coeliac disease. This means that eating […]
Bowel Cancer Screening
Bedford Hospital and Luton and Dunstable University Hospital are part of the Bedfordshire Bowel Cancer Screening Centre. Patients aged 60-75 are sent invitations to participate in the screening programme every […]
Barrett’s Oesophagus
Barrett’s Oesophagus is caused through long-standing reflux of acid into the oesophagus (the gullet). The lining of the gullet changes permanently to resemble that of the stomach or intestine and, […]
Gastroenterology (GP information)
The Gastroenterology department provides an extensive range of services covering all areas of gastroenterology and hepatology, including the following: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Hepatology, Nutrition, Investigation of suspected GI cancer, Functional […]
Endoscopy (GP information)
The L&D’s Endoscopy department is renowned for its efficiency and patient care. We carry out a number of procedures in our unit – Gastroscopy, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy and ERCP. Patients […]