Institute of Sport Exercise and Health
Cutting-edge research and clinical practice for elite and amateur sportspeople
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About performance nutrition
Sports gastrointestinal symptoms
Gastrointestinal symptoms are common in sport and these symptoms are frequently severe or intrusive. Symptoms can be secondary to primary pathology of the GI tract or may be secondary to aspects of nutritional intake or training. At the extremes of physical endurance, the gastrointestinal tract is affected in unique ways with significant resultant changes in the perfusion and physiology of the abdominal organs.
These symptoms may be triggered by exertion or come on at rest. Such symptoms may include reflux, nausea, vomiting, bloating, abdominal pains, diarrhoea or bloody stool.
Other indications for discussion at the Sports Gastroenterology MDT include the need to review or optimise nutritional plans, especially in the context of active gastrointestinal pathology or metabolic complications such as REDS or recurrent stress fractures.
GI Distress and Performance Nutrition expertise
The MDT aims to provide symptomatic athletes with access to current best practice investigations and management whilst tailoring the approach to the unique demands of elite and professional sport.
We will work closely with athlete and their existing medical and coaching teams to ensure a joined up approach to their care.
The MDT is led by Consultant Gastroenterologist Dr Robert Fearn and Clinical and Sports Dietitian Rick Miller and involves the breadth of expertise available at the ISEH.
Sports Gastroenterology Consultants
Consultant
Specialties
Gastroenterology: General Gastroenterology,Gastroscopy OGD,Colonoscopy,Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Works at
The Princess Grace Hospital
London Digestive Centre
Contact ISEH
Any questions? Get in touch and we'll be happy to help.