Feeling Bloated, Tired, or Not Quite Right? Could a Home Stool Test Help?

Could Your Everyday Symptoms Mean More Than Just Indigestion?

Do you often feel bloated, gassy or tired – or notice changes in your bowels, like diarrhoea, constipation or blood in your stool? For many in the UK, these symptoms crop up now and again. Sometimes they’re nothing to worry about. But when they linger, it’s natural to feel concerned about what might be causing them.

Why Are Digestive Symptoms So Common?

Modern British life is fast-paced, and our gut health can take a hit from stress, diet or even the after-effects of COVID-19. Sometimes, symptoms point to simple issues (like IBS), but they might also signal inflammation or bleeding in your gut that needs medical attention.

Did you know? Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and even bowel cancer are increasingly common in the UK, but early signs can easily be missed. (See NHS A-Z: Bowel Cancer)

How Does the Calprotectin and FIT Combined Stool Test Work?

This dual test checks for:

• Calprotectin – a marker of gut inflammation often raised in conditions like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.
• Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) – detects tiny traces of blood in stool, which can indicate polyps, bowel cancer or other gut conditions.

Together, these results help GPs decide if you need further tests or reassurance that your symptoms are likely benign (such as IBS).

What Can You Do for Better Gut Health?

• Track your symptoms in a diary.
• Eat a varied, high-fibre diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables.
• Stay hydrated.
• Exercise regularly (even short walks help).
• If you notice persistent changes or blood in your stool, don’t delay contacting your GP.

Convenient Testing from Home

If you’re worried about digestive symptoms, our Calprotectin and FIT Combined Stool Test is available for home collection across the UK. Simply order online and send your sample by post. Results are ready in about 5 days – and you’ll get a clear report and advice on next steps from a Mayfield GP if you wish.

Ready to Take Control?

• Order your at-home gut health test now or
• book an in-person blood test at Mayfield Clinic in the UK

Trust Mayfield Clinic for fast, private stool testing – and feel better knowing your next steps.