IBS & Gut Health care in Jumeirah, done properly.
Managing ibs & gut health in Jumeirah the way primary care is meant to work: a proper consultation, the right investigations, a plan in writing, and a follow-up that actually happens.
Why Jumeirah patients choose Aafiyah
Jumeirah's villa communities and family-focused residents are a perfect fit for what Aafiyah does best — continuity of care for the whole family. Rather than a different doctor every time someone in the household is unwell, our Jumeirah families work with one named GP who knows everyone's history, from the kids' vaccinations to a parent's blood pressure monitoring. Home visits, blood tests and IV therapy are all available across Jumeirah, and our Gold and Platinum memberships are particularly popular here for families wanting one less thing to think about when it comes to healthcare.
Who this is for in Jumeirah
- • Persistent bloating and abdominal pain
- • Alternating bowel habit
- • Post-infective IBS
- • Suspected food intolerance
- • Existing IBS not responding to over-the-counter remedies
What's included
- • Coeliac and inflammatory blood markers
- • Stool tests (calprotectin, H. pylori, parasites)
- • FODMAP-trained dietitian referral
- • Antispasmodics, low-dose neuromodulators where appropriate
- • Gastroenterology referral if red flags
Tests we typically run
- • FBC, CRP, ferritin
- • Coeliac antibodies
- • Faecal calprotectin
- • Stool H. pylori antigen
- • TSH
Bloods are drawn at our Business Bay clinic or at your home anywhere in Jumeirah by a DHA-licensed nurse. Your GP personally calls you with the result.
Red flags — go to A&E
- • Blood in stool or black stools
- • Unintentional weight loss
- • New change in bowel habit over age 50
- • Iron-deficiency anaemia
FAQs from Jumeirah patients
Is IBS the same as IBD?
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No. IBS is a functional disorder; IBD (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis) is inflammatory and shows on tests. We always check faecal calprotectin to tell them apart.
Does the low-FODMAP diet really help?
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For 60–70% of IBS patients, yes — done properly in three phases with a trained dietitian. We don't recommend doing it long-term without reintroduction.
Can you visit my home in Jumeirah?
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Yes — a British-trained GP can visit you at home, hotel or office anywhere in Jumeirah, usually within 60–90 minutes for urgent issues. Reviews for ibs & gut health are typically booked in advance so we have time for a proper consultation.
Healthcare should feel simple.
Send an enquiry and our team will come back to you — no waiting rooms, no run-around.