RHDr. Rubina HakeemDietitian & Nutritionist

Digestive nutrition

IBS & Gut Health Dietitian Consultation

Dietitian support for IBS, bloating, bowel pattern changes, and low-FODMAP style nutrition where clinically appropriate.

Consultation focus

1Review health goals and relevant medical context

2Map advice onto familiar meals and routines

3Leave with practical priorities for follow-up

Is this you?

Best for

  • IBS symptoms after medical review
  • Bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, or mixed bowel patterns
  • People confused by restrictive gut-health advice
  • Clients needing low-FODMAP guidance adapted to home cooking

The consultation

What is included

  • Symptom, meal, stress, routine, and trigger review
  • Stepwise nutrition changes before unnecessary restriction
  • Low-FODMAP guidance when appropriate
  • Reintroduction and personalisation planning

Medical safety note

Seek GP or urgent medical advice for unexplained weight loss, bleeding, persistent vomiting, severe pain, anaemia, fever, or new bowel symptoms after age 50.

Care boundaries

A practical consultation, not a generic diet sheet

The consultation starts with your personal context, health history, current treatment, and food routine. The advice is designed to support safer everyday choices, not to replace diagnosis or prescribing care.

Important boundaries

This service does not replace urgent medical care. Dr. Hakeem provides dietetic nutrition support within applicable professional scope. Diagnosis, prescribing, medication changes, and urgent symptoms should be handled by your GP, specialist, prescribing clinician, NHS 111, or emergency services as appropriate.

FAQ

Common questions

Do I need a diagnosis before an IBS consultation?

A medical review is important because IBS-like symptoms can overlap with other conditions. The consultation can then focus on safe dietary support.

Is low FODMAP always needed?

No. Many people benefit from simpler changes first. If low FODMAP is appropriate, it should be structured and time-limited.

Can South Asian foods be included in gut-health planning?

Yes. Spices, lentils, wheat, rice, dairy, onions, garlic, and meal patterns can be reviewed in a practical way.