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Stelara vs Skyrizi in Crohn’s Disease – What This Study Means
Choosing the right biologic treatment in Crohn’s disease is one of the most important decisions we make in clinic. Direct comparisons between biologics are rare and provide useful insight.
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Flying Soon? Foods to Avoid Before Flying to Reduce Bloating
I’ve just come back from a lovely short holiday in Kathmandu, and it struck me that many of you will be flying over the coming weeks, particularly during the Christmas holiday period.
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Emulsifier CMC and Gut Health: What Dubai Patients Should Know
If you’re thinking about gut health—whether you live with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or general gut sensitivity—understanding the impact of food additives is important
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Vaping, Gut Health & Crohn’s Disease in Dubai: What You Need to Know
Vaping is extremely common across the UAE, especially among adults transitioning away from cigarettes. But the gut behaves differently from the lungs, and we are now learning more about how vape chemicals interact with the gut lining, tight junctions and intestinal inflammation.
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Carnivore Diet: The Good and the Bad – From a Gut Doctor in Dubai
I’ve had a few questions recently about the carnivore diet — and I’ve also seen several patients in clinic who are following it. So here’s my take on it: the good points and the drawbacks.
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Yogurt and Gut Health: The Simple Habit That Strengthens Your Gut
Yogurt with live and active cultures provides probiotics—friendly microbes that help keep your gut microbiome balanced.
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Serotonin and Gut Health — The Real Mood Connection
In this short video, I explain a fascinating truth: most of the serotonin in your body isn’t made in your brain at all. Nearly 90% is produced in your gut by specialised cells in the intestinal lining.
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How Ultra-Processed Foods Damage Your Gut Microbiome
In this vlog, Dr Pranab Gyawali, consultant gastroenterologist practising in Dubai’s Jumeirah area, explains how everyday foods such as chips, sodas, and packaged snacks can damage your gut microbiome.
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Longevity Made Simple – How Sleep, Food and Balance Keep You Healthy in Dubai
Many think living longer requires strict diets or expensive supplements. In reality, it’s much simpler. True longevity begins with balance — how you sleep, eat, rest, and breathe.
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Stress, the Gut–Brain Axis, and Your Mood
During anxiety, the brain releases stress hormones that alter gut movement, slow digestion, and change acid levels. That’s why people often feel cramps, nausea, or loss of appetite during stressful periods.
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Hair Loss in Dubai? Check Iron and B12 Deficiency
Hair loss is a common concern, often attributed to age, stress, or genetics. However, when it occurs unexpectedly or at a younger age, it’s worth considering nutritional causes — particularly iron and vitamin B12 deficiencies.
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How Stress Affects Your Gut — Explained by a Dubai Gastroenterologist
Many people don’t realize that stress doesn’t just affect the mind — it also affects the gut. In this short VLOG, Dr Pranab Gyawali, consultant gastroenterologist in Dubai, explains ...
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Low Iron and Fatigue — Dr Pranab Explains Why Constant Tiredness Could Mean Iron Deficiency
Feeling constantly tired — even after a good night’s sleep — is one of the most common complaints I hear in clinic.
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Why Bland Diets Don't Heal Your Gut - VLOG Q&A with Dr Pranab Gyawali (Dubai)
Bland or restrictive eating can calm symptoms–briefly. Here’s why it fails long-term and how a scientific, root-cause approach restores confidence with food.
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How Poor Sleep Affects Your Gut Health
Watch this 20-second short video first – Dr Pranab explains how a bad night’s sleep can trigger acidity, reflux, and bloating.
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Beer and Gut Health: More Than Just a “Beer Belly”
If you’ve just watched my quick video on TikTok or YouTube, you’ll know that beer can do more than add inches to your waistline.
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Late-Night Eating and Acid Reflux: Why 2–3 Hours Before Bed Matters (Dubai)
Late-night meals may feel convenient, but they’re one of the most common triggers for acid reflux.
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Fast Food & Your Gut Microbiome – Explained by a Gastroenterologist in Dubai
We often think of fast food as a quick and harmless treat. But did you know that even a single fast food meal can temporarily shift your gut bacteria toward strains that promote inflammation?
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Morning Coffee, Acid Reflux & Gut Motility — What You Need to Know in Dubai
Your morning coffee may feel like the best way to start the day. But for many people in Dubai, coffee can also trigger acid reflux, heartburn, or sudden urgency due to gut motility changes.
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The Brain–Gut Connection: Why Your Gut Health Shapes Your Mind
Many people don’t realize that the gut and the brain are constantly talking to each other. This two-way communication is called the brain–gut connection, or gut–brain axis. If your gut isn’t healthy, your brain can suffer — and if your mental health is struggling, your gut often shows the effects too.
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Foods to Avoid Before a Flight – Gut Health Tips from a Dubai Gastroenterologist.
Flying can be stressful enough without adding tummy troubles to the mix. Many passengers feel bloated, uncomfortable, or sluggish during flights — and what you eat beforehand plays a big role.
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Coffee, Gut Health & Reflux in Dubai – How Many Cups Is Too Much?
Coffee is part of everyday life in Dubai. From early morning espressos to late-night café culture, many people drink several cups daily.
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How Often Should You Poop? Normal Bowel Habits & Treatment in Dubai
On this podcast I was asked one of the most common questions I get in my clinic: ...
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Eating Fast, Fullness Delay & Weight Gain — A Dubai Gastroenterologist Explains
You’ve just watched my short video about why eating fast can lead to overeating and weight gain.
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PPIs – Effective, But Best With Supervision
PPIs are among the most effective and widely used treatments in gastroenterology. They help patients with acid reflux, ulcers, or inflammation of the stomach and esophagus.
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Sleep & Gut Health: Why 6 - 8 Hours Matters (Dubai)
Most people focus on food and supplements for gut health - but overlook sleep. In clinic here in Jumeirah, Dubai, I see this often: consistently sleeping less than 6 - 8 hours can nudge your gut out of balance and make symptoms worse.
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Coke Zero vs Regular Coke: What’s Best for Your Gut? – Insights from a Dubai Gastroenterologist
Is Coke Zero really better than regular Coca-Cola? This is a question many patients ask me in my clinic here in Jumeirah, Dubai.
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Supplements and Gut Health
Gut health isn’t just about taking the right medication or probiotic — it’s about feeding your body and your gut microbiome the right way, consistently.
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Mold in the Gut?
You may have already watched my video above, where I explain the reality behind so-called “mold in the gut.” Many patients in Dubai come across confusing information online about mold, candida, or antifungal treatments — and I want to set the record straight.
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Vitamin D & Gut Health: The Missing Link in IBS, Crohn’s & Colitis
As a consultant gastroenterologist practicing in Dubai for over 25 years, I see it all the time: patients struggling with IBS, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or ongoing gut issues — yet no one checks their vitamin D levels.
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Beyond Diet: 3 Essential Habits to Improve Your Gut Health
In this eye-opening video, Dr. Pranab Gyawali, a Dubai-based Consultant Gastroenterologist, reveals three often-overlooked lifestyle habits that directly influence your digestion, microbiome, and long-term gut healing.
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Why Do We Have a Gut Microbiome? Dr. Pranab Gyawali Explains
Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria—tiny yet powerful allies in your journey to better health. In this educational video, Dubai-based ...
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