Minor Abdominal Pain Assessment in Elstree

If the pain is mild to moderate, gradual in onset, you can move and talk normally, and you don't have any of the red-flag features (severe pain, vomiting blood, signs of pregnancy with pain, sudden onset), we're the right service. Severe sudden pain, signs of bowel obstruction, suspected appendicitis, pregnancy-related pain — A&E directly. If unsure, call NHS 111.

We don't have ultrasound or CT on site. For straightforward presentations our examination plus on-site bloods and urine is usually sufficient. If imaging is clinically required, we'd refer to Centennial's imaging suite for ultrasound or arrange A&E for urgent CT — whichever the clinical picture demands.

Yes — children aged 1 and over with mild gastroenteritis or non-severe abdominal pain. The priority for children with tummy symptoms is hydration assessment and red-flag screening. If your child has severe pain, bile-stained or bloody vomiting, blood in stool, or appears very unwell, that's A&E or 999, not us.

Severe period pain is best managed by your GP for ongoing care, with prescription pain relief and investigation if cycles are disrupted. We can help with acute episodes of severe pain that aren't responding to over-the-counter treatment, but recurring gynaecological pain needs proper specialist assessment, which we'd arrange via Centennial's gynaecology consultants.

Classic appendicitis is right-lower abdominal pain that starts central and migrates, often with nausea, fever, and worsening over hours. Examination has signs we look for. If suspected, we don't manage it ourselves — we refer immediately to A&E for surgical assessment and CT/ultrasound. Our role is the gateway: assess, recognise, refer.

Adult consultation £110 / child £95 — covers examination, on-site urine dipstick, and basic investigations. Blood tests, antibiotics, or other prescription medications charged additionally at cost. We'll explain the total before proceeding.