DR Maxwell Asante

23/10/2025

“Hernias cannot heal on their own — if left untreated, they usually get bigger and more painful, and can cause serious health risks in some cases.” If the wall through which the intestine is protruding closes shut, it can cause a strangulated hernia, which cuts off blood flow to the bowel

22/10/2025

Hernia Repair Surgery
Surgery is the most common treatment for a hernia. The three main types of hernia surgery are open, laparoscopic (minimally invasive) and robotic repair. Your surgery and recovery will depend on multiple factors, including the type of hernia you have and how complex the surgery will be.

21/10/2025

My clinics at Orpington Endoscopy Centre are by appointment only on Thursday's and Saturday's
https://orpingtonendoscopy.org.uk/
I also accept self funding patients and am approved by all major health insurance companies.
Please contact my secretary for an appointment
http://www.consultantgastroenterologist.co.uk/

Gastroenterologist Beckenham, Gastroenterologist Orpington, Gastroenterologist Sevenoaks, Private Consultant Gastroenterologist, Gastroenterologist London Bridge The Shard,

20/10/2025

Acid reflux might happen after a large, rich meal, or when you lie down too soon after dinner. Stomach acid rises into your esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms. Occasional acid reflux is manageable at home, but chronic acid reflux (GERD) might need treatment. GERD can damage your esophagus tissues over time.

17/10/2025

Special interests:
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases; Functional Gastro-intestinal Disorders (e.g. IBS); Disorders of gastro-intestinal motility; Therapeutic Endoscopy (including colonoscopy, ERCP, balloon enteroscopy); and Complex benign gastro-intestinal disorders (e.g. POTS and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome).

16/10/2025

Lower and mid digestive symptoms in women can possibly be a symptom of endometriosis. The colon and the lower small bowel can be affected by endometriosis.

15/10/2025

Small intestinal bacteria overgrowth (SIBO) frequently fails antibiotics therapy - why?

14/10/2025

"When is not" series - Dr Maxwell Asante
"When is not constipation"
*If you have serve endometriosis*
*If you have lost weight or pass blood*
*If you pass stool less than once a week*