Common conditions in these areas of the body include cancer, gallstones and pancreatitis. Diseases of the liver include liver disease, cirrhosis and liver failure – all of which are serious conditions, often caused by excessive alcohol consumption.

Hernias commonly occur in the abdomen and groin when fatty tissue, part of the stomach or part of the bowel pushes through the muscle wall, causing a painful swelling. There is a wide range of hernias which can be treated successfully through surgery.

Also known as piles, haemorrhoids can usually be treated by applying cream, changing to a fibre-rich diet or by losing weight. In some cases, haemorrhoids need to be treated with surgery where the haemorrhoids are cut out.

IBS is often triggered by diet or by stress and can cause bloating, painful stomach cramps and fluctuations between diarrhoea and constipation. It can often be controlled by changes to diet but in some cases, a colorectal surgeon will advise further investigations to rule out more serious conditions.

Pall Mall Medical is now able to offer the Elipse Weight Loss Balloon. The only gastric balloon in the world that offers a safe and doctor approved weight loss programme without the need for surgery or endoscopy for insertion.

The programme involves a gastric balloon that can simply be swallowed in a short appointment in the clinic, under the care of our Consultant Gastroenterologist. The balloon then inflates and remains in your stomach for 4 months. Taking up space to help you feel more full, reducing your hunger and therefore consume less food.

Following approximately 4 months, the balloon will deflate by itself and pass naturally without any need to return to the clinic for surgical/endoscopic removal. For more information about the cutting-edge treatment, see our page here for Allurion Weight Loss Balloon.