Comprehensive stool analysis
- What it measures
- Gut bacteria, digestion, inflammation and infection markers.
- Why it matters
- Shows what is happening inside the gut, rather than guessing.
Well Man Clinic
Gut health
Settle your gut. Support your brain.
What it is
Your gut digests food, houses trillions of microbes, holds much of your immune system and talks directly to your brain through the vagus nerve.
When it's out of balance, the effects can reach well beyond digestion, into energy, mood and focus. Many men put up with gut symptoms for years before asking for help.
Is this you?
- Bloating or wind
- Reflux or heartburn
- Constipation, loose stools, or both
- Reactions to certain foods
- Low mood, anxiety or brain fog alongside gut symptoms
Common root causes
We look at all three corners of the body–mind–brain triangle.
Body
An imbalance in gut bacteria, low stomach acid or digestive enzymes, food intolerances, coeliac disease or inflammation.
Mind
Stress and anxiety, which change how the gut moves and how sensitive it feels.
Brain
Weaker signalling from the brain to the gut through the vagus nerve.
How we assess it
A detailed gut history and symptom profile, with targeted stool and blood tests where they will change the plan.
Available in clinic in Llandudno, or remotely by video with home or partner-site blood tests.
Which programme helps
Gut support runs as a module within any of our 12-week programmes, chosen after your Men's Health MOT.
If you notice blood in your stool, unexplained weight loss, or a lasting change in your bowel habit, see your GP promptly.
Take the symptom profile
Our Whole-Body Health Profile covers gut health and every other body system, with sections written just for men. It shows which areas are worth investigating, and takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
Key lab tests
The tests most often useful for gut health. Every test includes a practitioner review of your results.
Coeliac screen
- What it measures
- Antibodies linked to coeliac disease (tTG-IgA with total IgA).
- Why it matters
- Coeliac disease is common and often missed. It must be tested while you are still eating gluten.
Faecal calprotectin
- What it measures
- A marker of inflammation in the bowel.
- Why it matters
- Helps tell inflammatory bowel conditions apart from other gut problems.
Start with the Men's Health MOT
One assessment, a full picture of your health, and a clear plan.