
Food Provocations and Challenges
A food provocation or oral food challenge (OFC) is a safe, controlled test used to confirm or rule out a food allergy.
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A food provocation or oral food challenge (OFC) is a safe, controlled test used to confirm or rule out a food allergy.

Foot fracture surgery is a procedure to move broken bones back into their normal position, to help prevent future problems such as walking issues, pain, and arthritis.

A frenectomy is a simple procedure that’s performed to release a tongue tie to improve a baby’s ability to feed effectively.

A functional gut assessment helps detect stomach and intestinal issues from mild to severe.

Our surgeons use advanced laparoscopic techniques to strengthen the valve between the oesophagus and stomach for the treatment of persistent gastro-oesophageal reflux.

Gastroscopy is the examination of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract using a thin, flexible tube with a camera attached (an endoscope).

Greater occipital nerve (GON) injections, also known as GON block injections or neurology injections, can be an effective treatment for people with chronic headaches.

GreenLight laser prostatectomy is a surgical procedure using a high-powered laser to vaporise and remove part of the prostate.

Grommets and ventilation tubes are inserted into the ear canal to drain fluid, equalise pressure and prevent recurrent infections.

A gut microbiome test assesses the balance of bacteria in your digestive system, which plays a vital role in overall wellbeing and nutrient absorption.

Haemorrhoid banding is a gentle, non-surgical treatment used to remove internal haemorrhoids (piles).

HairMetrx scalp and strand analysis uses advanced imaging and expert clinical review to identify the causes of hair concerns.

Hammer toe surgery helps to straighten and fix a bend in the toe joints that happens with a condition called hammer toe.

Hamstring repair surgery is used to treat severe hamstring tears and tendon injuries, particularly when the tendon has pulled away from the bone.

Welbeck’s Head and Neck Diagnostic Clinic provides rapid assessment and diagnosis for patients experiencing ear, nose, and throat symptoms.

Our hearing and balance testing service brings together a wide range of audiology and vestibular (balance) assessments designed to identify the cause of hearing difficulties, dizziness, unsteadiness or vertigo.

Looking after your heart can lower your risk of future problems.

High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a minimally invasive treatment that uses precise ultrasound energy to destroy targeted tissue, such as cancer cells, without the need for surgical cuts.

High-resolution anoscopy is a procedure used to detect abnormal cells in the anus that have a high chance of turning into cancer.

Oesophageal manometry and reflux monitoring are two tests that check how well the oesophagus (gullet) moves food to the stomach and whether stomach acid or fluid comes back up.

Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive keyhole procedure used to diagnose and repair damage inside the hip joint.

Home video telemetry is an at-home version of an electroencephalogram (EEG) test.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) replaces hormones that naturally decline during menopause, which can help reduce common menopause symptoms and improve long-term wellbeing.

HPV screening is used to check for the infection of human papillomavirus (HPV) and abnormal cells in your cervix, which can help prevent cervical cancer.

Hyaluronic acid injections are used to relieve joint pain, most often in the knee. They can help improve movement and reduce discomfort caused by arthritis when other treatments have not worked well enough.

A HyCoSy, or hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography, is a specialised ultrasound test used to check the fallopian tubes and inside of the womb when investigating fertility problems. It helps identify whether the fallopian tubes are open and healthy and whether the structure of the uterus appears normal.

A hydrocele repair is the removal or repair of a fluid-filled sac (hydrocele) surrounding the testicle.

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A hydrogen breath test is commonly used to investigate bowel symptoms such as diarrhoea, bloating or abdominal discomfort.

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