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Colon Check Plus

This very specific health check includes the amazing 'virtual' colonoscopy, which captures hundreds of images in the large bowel, plus images of the abdominal organs including the liver, kidneys, pancreas, spleen and bladder. More details can be found under Colon Check. To increase the diagnostic ability of this health check we also include two blood tests - one to check your liver function and one to test for Coeliac disease. Coeliac disease is very often overlooked in those aged 40 and over but can be the cause for symptoms including bloating, constipation, diarrhoea and stomach cramps.
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What's included?

Virtual colonoscopy

For many years the only way of looking at the colon (large bowel) was to undergo a surgical procedure known as a colonoscopy.  With the advances in CT scanning technology it has now become possible to gain all the images previously achieved from a colonoscopy but without the need for sedation or the use of an optical surgical scope (camera).  The virtual colonoscopy captures hundreds of exceptionally detailed images from outside the body.  The images build up a complete picture of the colon, which enables the Consultant Radiologist to undertake a ‘fly through’ of the entire colon allowing for visualisation of any small polyps or changes in the bowel such as diverticular disease.

The other key advantage of the virtual colonoscopy is the ability to gain images of the other abdominal organs such as the liver, kidneys, pancreas, gallbladder and spleen.  In recent studies it is this additional information, which has proved successful in the detection of other diseases and abnormalities, in particular kidney cancer.

Liver Function blood test

Liver disorders are becoming more common in the UK and certain liver conditions such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease are linked with an increase risk of heart disease and stroke as well as cirrhosis and in some cases more serious liver disease.  The condition may be reversible if detected, monitored and lifestyle changes are introduced.

Coeliac Disease blood test

Research has shown that Coeliac Disease affects 1 in 100 people, making it more common than previously thought and under diagnosis is an increasingly recognised problem.  It is more frequently diagnosed in people aged 40-60 years of age and dealyed diagnosis is common.

Coeliac Disease is not a food allergy or intolerance, it is an autoimmune disease which reacts to small amounts of gluten in the diet.  Symptoms of Coeliac Disease can include diarrhoea, wind, constipation, cramping or bloating.  Many people think you need to be underweight or have lost weight to have Coeliac Disease - in fact most people are of normal weight or even overweight at the point of diagnosis.

Please note this blood test is only able to detect the antibodies IgE and TTg if a diet which includes gluten has been eaten for a period of six weeks before the test is taken.

Min age: 45+

Note

The Colon Check Plus involves the need to prepare the bowel for the virtual colonoscopy.  This will mean following a change in your diet for two days before your appointment and taking a laxative.  All details relating to this will be discussed with you at the time of booking your appointment.

Before any booking can be completed, we will need to ensure you are eligible for any aspect of the appointment against our clinical referral criteria.