guthealth
Gut Health & Digestive Problems - Finding the Root Cause
If you're dealing with bloating, unpredictable digestion, stomach pain, or have been told you have IBS without ever really understanding why — you're not alone, and you deserve more than just symptom management. As a GP and functional medicine doctor, I take the time to understand what's really going on in your gut, so we can work towards lasting relief rather than temporary fixes.
Do any of these sound familiar?
Many of my patients come to me having tried multiple things without lasting results. They often describe some of these experiences:
Bloating that appears even after eating "healthy" foods
Unpredictable bowel habits — constipation, diarrhoea, or both
Abdominal discomfort, cramping, or a constant feeling of heaviness
Fatigue, brain fog, or low mood that seems connected to digestion
Skin flare-ups like eczema or acne that won't clear despite treatment
Food sensitivities that seem to be growing over time
A diagnosis of IBS, but no clear path forward
If this resonates, functional medicine offers a different way of looking at these symptoms — not as a condition to manage, but as signals from your body worth investigating properly.
Why gut health affects so much more than digestion
Your gut is home to trillions of microorganisms that influence not just digestion, but your immune system, hormone balance, mood, energy, and even your skin. When the gut microbiome is out of balance — a state known as dysbiosis — the effects can ripple through every system in your body.
This is why I often find that patients who come to me for fatigue, anxiety, or hormonal issues also have an underlying gut health story. The gut truly is at the centre of so much of our wellbeing, and it deserves to be taken seriously.
How I approach
gut health
“Other doctors were only treating symptoms, but Dr Tatyana really looked at the big picture.”
I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all protocol. Instead, I work with you to build a picture of what's happening specifically in your body. This typically involves:
A thorough consultation — We start by exploring your full health history, diet, lifestyle, stress levels, and symptoms in detail. I want to understand your story, not just your test results.
Advanced functional testing (where needed) — Standard NHS tests often miss the subtler imbalances that drive chronic gut problems. I work with specialist laboratories to offer testing such as comprehensive gut microbiome analysis, intestinal permeability (leaky gut) assessment, food sensitivity panels, SIBO breath testing, and comprehensive stool analysis.
A personalised plan — Based on what we find, I put together a practical, step-by-step plan that may include dietary adjustments, targeted supplements, stress management strategies, and lifestyle changes. Everything is tailored to your life — not a generic handout.
Ongoing support — Gut healing takes time, and I'm here to support you through the process, adjusting your plan as you progress.
Ready to get to the bottom of your gut symptoms?
I offer face-to-face consultations at Charterhouse Clinic in Marylebone, London, as well as video consultations. Same-day and next-day appointments are often available.