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Heidelberg test in London?

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kjustesen
kjustesen

Hey wink

I have been searching the Internet regarding information about London based clinics offering the Heidelberg test. With little luck unfortunately. 

Do anyone here happen to know about a place?

thanks and merry Christmas 

​Kristian

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  • Barretts
    Barretts kjustesen

    Posted

    Sorry, I don't have an answer.

    Why do you want the Heidelberg test? Do you suspect you have low stomach acid and why?

    If your doctor / gastroenterologist considers this a possibility, you're more likely to be offered 24 pH manometry under NHS.

    • kjustesen
      kjustesen Barretts

      Posted

      Yes that is exactly what I expect. I already had the 24ph test, but it only measures in the throat/esophagus not the stomach. 

      The 24h test did show some reflux, but not acidic enough to conclude too much acid. Never the less I was put on ppi which made things worse. 

      Therefore I expect low stomach acid. 

    • Barretts
      Barretts kjustesen

      Posted

      24hr pH measures stomach acidity too. mine was found to be around pH 1 most of the time. DeMeester score of 179!
  • moonbuggy
    moonbuggy kjustesen

    Posted

    Hi

    I had my 24 pH test done at the Function Gut Clinic. Upper Wimpole St. If they don't do it, they may be able to advise. I know they do it in Bristol

    • kjustesen
      kjustesen moonbuggy

      Posted

      Thank you moonbuggy. 

      I already had had that test, but thanks anyway smile

    • moonbuggy
      moonbuggy kjustesen

      Posted

      Hi kjustesen

      Sorry, I meant that this clinic may do the Heidelberg test or at least point you in the right direction. There are some great gastro dr's there.

  • Barretts
    Barretts kjustesen

    Posted

    You could ask Laurence Lovatt about it. Contct him through GastroLondon co uk
  • liz5511
    liz5511 kjustesen

    Posted

    Hi Kristian

    did you find anywhere in the uk that offer the Heidelberg test?

    have you managed to find a solution?

    Liz. 

  • jo30355
    jo30355 kjustesen

    Posted

    Hello. Did you find anyone who does the Hiedeelherg test in the UK?

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