Nausea & vomiting in Dubai: Which Doctor to See
Nausea (feeling like you will vomit) and vomiting (forceful expulsion of stomach contents) are common symptoms that can come on briefly or persist. They are signs the body is reacting to something—food, infection, medication, a nervous system trigger, or other causes.
Many cases are short-lived and resolve on their own, but persistent, severe, or recurring symptoms need medical assessment. In Dubai, factors such as heat-related dehydration, food exposures, travel, strong air-conditioning, or dust can influence causes or severity.
When to seek urgent care
- •Repeated vomiting with inability to keep liquids down for many hours
- •Signs of dehydration: very little urine, dizziness, dry mouth, or confusion
- •Severe abdominal pain, high fever, or bloody vomit
- •Fainting, severe lightheadedness, or fast breathing/heart rate
- •Sudden neurological symptoms: slurred speech, weakness, or severe headache
If any of these apply, call 998 (Dubai ambulance) or go to the nearest emergency department. Emergency numbers
Conditions a doctor may consider
Commonly associated causes — only a doctor can diagnose which (if any) applies to you.
Gastroenteritis (stomach infection)
An infection of the stomach and intestines often caused by viruses, bacteria, or contaminated food and water. It commonly causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps and is a frequent cause of short-term vomiting.
Food poisoning or food intolerance
Contaminated food or a reaction to a specific food can trigger sudden nausea and vomiting, sometimes with abdominal pain. Symptoms often start hours after eating and may be linked to a single meal or restaurant exposure.
Medication-related nausea
Many prescription and over-the-counter medicines can cause nausea as a side effect, including some painkillers, antibiotics, and treatments for chronic conditions. A doctor will review recent and current medicines when assessing symptoms.
Inner ear or vestibular disorders
Conditions that affect balance, such as vestibular neuritis or benign positional vertigo, can produce nausea and vomiting alongside dizziness or a spinning sensation. These are often evaluated by ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists or neurologists.
Migraine-associated nausea
Migraines commonly cause severe headache with nausea and sometimes vomiting. A specialist may consider migraine if the pattern matches recurring headaches with these symptoms.
Metabolic or systemic causes
Medical problems like dehydration, high or low blood sugar, kidney or liver issues, or pregnancy can cause nausea. These are systemic conditions a GP or hospital doctor will assess with basic tests.
Which specialist should you see?
Gastroenterologists are the specialists who evaluate problems of the stomach, intestines and related digestive organs and are often the appropriate consultant when nausea or vomiting is recurrent, unexplained, or associated with other digestive symptoms. They can arrange endoscopy (camera tests) or more specialized investigations if needed.
In many cases you can start with a General Practitioner (GP) or family physician who will review history, medicines, basic blood tests, and initial management. Other specialists who may be involved include ENT or neurology for balance-related causes, obstetrics for pregnancy-related vomiting, and emergency physicians for serious or acute presentations.
While you wait for your appointment
- •Sip small amounts of clear fluids frequently to avoid dehydration (water, oral rehydration solutions).
- •Rest and avoid strong odors or hot, heavy meals until nausea eases.
- •Eat bland, small snacks when you can tolerate food (e.g., dry toast, plain crackers).
- •Keep cool in Dubai’s heat and reduce excessive air-conditioning exposure if it worsens symptoms.
- •Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or unwell.
What to expect at the visit
At a GP or specialist visit you will be asked when symptoms started, what makes them better or worse, recent food or travel history, current medicines, and any other symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, or dizziness. Bring a list of medications and note any recent meals, travel, or exposures.
The doctor will do a physical examination and may order simple tests such as blood work, urine tests, or imaging. If indicated, a gastroenterologist may suggest endoscopy, ultrasound, or referral to other specialists based on the suspected cause.
Top-rated gastroenterology facilities in Dubai
51 matching facilities, ranked by DubaiMed Rating.
Dr Piyush Somani Gastroenterologist
Dr Piyush Somani is consistently praised by patients for clear communication, calm manner, and successful endoscopic procedures (colonoscopy, gastroscopy, capsule endoscopy) performed at Emirates Specialty Hospital. Public evidence is strong on patient experience and procedural competence but limited or absent on formal credentials, pricing, and detailed facility/access information.
American Hospital Dubai Science Park
Based on multiple recent 5-star patient reviews and a strong Google rating, American Hospital Dubai Science Park appears to provide consistently kind, professional clinical care in a modern, clean facility. Evidence is strong on patient experience, emergency response and surgical/endoscopic care, but there is no website content or public pricing/credential information in the provided evidence.
Dr Kaiser Raja
Dr Kaiser Raja is presented as an experienced hepatologist and transplant hepatology consultant with consistently excellent patient reviews praising his diagnostic skill, long-term involvement, and communication. The website and reviews show strong expertise in complex liver disease and transplantation, but there is limited evidence about facilities, pricing, or booking processes.
Dr.Akhilesh
Dr. Akhilesh (Prime Hospital – Garhoud) is consistently praised in patient reviews for surgical skill, clear communication and attentive post‑operative follow up, and the clinic’s website highlights extensive laparoscopic and GI surgical experience. Public evidence about the physical facilities, pricing, hours or formal accreditations is limited, so judgments rely mainly on patient reports and the provider’s stated credentials.
DrNigelDubai Gastro-Liver Doc Cambridge University
Dr Nigel Beejay is presented as an experienced consultant gastroenterologist and endoscopy expert based at Emirates Hospital Jumeirah with consistently excellent patient reviews praising his communication, compassion, and clear explanations. The available evidence is strong on patient experience and clinical reputation but sparse on facility details, pricing/insurance transparency, and practical access information.
Aster Hospital - Mankhool
Aster Hospital - Mankhool is a Canadian-accredited, 100-bed hospital in Dubai with consistently positive patient reviews praising doctors, nurses and surgical/maternity outcomes. Website claims modern facilities (ICU, NICU, OTs, cath lab) and many specialties, but public evidence about pricing, wait times and parking is limited.
Swift Day Surgery
Swift Day Surgery Centre in Jumeirah shows consistently excellent patient feedback for minimally invasive procedures — reviewers repeatedly praise friendly staff, clear communication, and clean, well‑organized facilities. Website lists multiple specialist consultants and an affiliation with Biolitec, but public details on pricing, formal accreditations, and hours are limited.
Dr. Gaurav Muktesh
Dr. Gaurav Muktesh is a highly experienced gastroenterologist with strong qualifications and consistently excellent patient reviews praising communication, procedural skill and outcomes. The website documents advanced training and a large volume of endoscopic experience, but public information about clinic facilities, hours or pricing is limited.
Yugen Care by Dr. Gehad
Yugen Care by Dr. Gehad is a well-reviewed Jumeirah medical and wellness clinic with consistently positive patient reports about friendly staff, good outcomes (notably pilonidal surgery), and modern, clean facilities. Evidence is limited to the clinic website and a small sample of glowing reviews, so some operational and credential details are not documented here.
GMS Clinic
GMS Clinic is a small, downtown Dubai medical centre with consistently positive patient reviews praising clinicians, communication, and same-day access. The website lists an experienced, multilingual team and on-site diagnostics, but public information on pricing and external accreditations is limited.
Dr Cecilio Azar
Patient reviews consistently praise Dr. Cecilio Azar for kindness, clear communication, availability, and successful endoscopy/colonoscopy care. Evidence is strongly positive on patient experience and clinical outcomes, but there is little public information on facilities, pricing, or formal credentials.
HealthHub Day Surgery - Festival City
HealthHub Day Surgery - Festival City presents as a modern, well-equipped day-surgery and specialty clinic with consistently positive patient reports about staff kindness, communication, and safe procedures. The website documents extensive on-site diagnostics, a pharmacy and many specialties, but the evidence provided does not show pricing detail or formal accreditation information.
Nausea & vomiting in Dubai — FAQs
Common questions about nausea & vomiting and seeing a specialist in Dubai.
Sources & editorial note
This guide is consistent with public patient guidance from: NHS, Mayo Clinic, MedlinePlus.
This page is informational only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a licensed doctor about your symptoms. In an emergency call 998.