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Insights, advice, and stories from the Cheshire Bowel Clinic team.

The effects of stress and anxiety on the gut

Mr Paul Sutton

15 May 2026

Stress and anxiety are often thought of as purely mental or emotional experiences—but their impact goes far deeper. One of the most affected systems in the body is the digestive tract. If you’ve ever ...

Inside the gut: Understanding the microbiome

Mr Paul Sutton

2 May 2026

This month, we’re focusing on understanding your gut, and why gut health is so important for your overall health and wellbeing. Many people experience symptoms such as bloating, constipation, diarrhoe...

Step by step guide to a colonoscopy

Paul Sutton

7 Mar 2026

A colonoscopy is a routine test used to look inside your bowel to help us try and understand what is causing your bowel and/or abdominal symptoms. We also use colonoscopy to investigate the bowel...

Cheshire Bowel Clinic launches!

Paul Sutton

29 Dec 2025

Welcome to The Cheshire Bowel Clinic!