Dr Neil Galletly

Dr Neil Galletly Dr. Neil is regarded as one of the leading experts in digestive health in Dubai.

29/07/2026

Under 40, re**al bleeding is often assumed to be haemorrhoids.

That assumption may be correct but it should not become a substitute for assessment.

When bleeding is recurrent, the priority is to understand the cause, not to normalise the symptom.

Save this for someone who may be overlooking an important sign.

27/07/2026

Many people stop gluten because they are tired of the bloating, discomfort, or fatigue and just want relief.
That is understandable but it can also make the real diagnosis less clear.

Share this with someone who is thinking of going gluten-free without proper testing.

24/07/2026

Medicine doesn’t change its language without a reason. When terminology shifts, it usually means our understanding of a condition has moved forward and that’s a good thing for patients. What’s called MASLD today isn’t a new disease. It’s the same condition, understood with more precision.

If you’ve seen these terms in a report and felt more confused than informed, this video is exactly what you need to watch.

23/07/2026

One of the most frequent things I hear in clinic: “I’ve just always been bloated.”

That sentence concerns me — not because bloating is rare, but because “always” often means the symptom has quietly been there for a long time without a proper answer.

In gastroenterology, the pattern matters.
And symptoms that keep repeating deserve more than guesswork.

Save this the next time someone tells you it’s just something you ate.

22/07/2026

After 40, your body communicates differently and so should you with your doctor.

Most gut symptoms have reassuring explanations. But a few cross a line where waiting and watching stops being the right call.

The three I walk through in this video sit exactly on that line. Not to cause alarm. But to make sure the right questions get asked at the right time.

18/07/2026

IBS is a real condition, but it is not the only reason behind recurring gut symptoms.

Many patients describe similar symptoms such as bloating, abdominal cramps, constipation, or diarrhoea, but the cause can differ from person to person.

That’s why IBS should be considered after proper assessment, not assumed too early.

If your gut symptoms keep coming back, book a consultation.

16/07/2026

GLP-1 medications have changed a lot in gastroenterology — including how we prepare patients for procedures.

Most people on these medicines don’t connect them to their endoscopy preparation because they seem unrelated. They’re not. And this is one of those details that’s much easier to address before the appointment than during it.

If you’re on one, or know someone who is — save this. It’s a small thing that actually matters.

14/07/2026

Acidity is common, but repeated burning or upper stomach discomfort should not be managed.

If you keep needing antacids, the important question is not only whether they help, it’s whether the cause has been properly understood.

Book a consultation if acidity-like symptoms keep returning.

13/07/2026

The wellness industry is very good at selling certainty.

“Your gut needs this.”
“Your microbiome needs that.”
“This powder will fix bloating.”

But real medicine is usually less dramatic and more specific. Symptoms are not all caused by the same thing — so they shouldn’t all be treated the same way either.

📌 A supplement can support a plan. It should not replace one.

This World Continence Week, I want to bring attention to a problem many people hesitate to talk about bowel urgency or l...
19/06/2026

This World Continence Week, I want to bring attention to a problem many people hesitate to talk about bowel urgency or leakage.

It may feel embarrassing, but medically, it is important to understand why it is happening.

As a gastroenterologist, my first step is not just to control the symptom temporarily, but to find the cause. For some patients, it may be due to loose motions or gut irritation. For others, it may be constipation, stool build-up, weak pelvic floor control, or another bowel condition.

Treatment can include medicines, diet and fibre correction, constipation treatment, bowel training, pelvic floor therapy, biofeedback, or tests like colonoscopy when needed.

You don’t have to silently adjust your food, travel, work, and social life around this problem.

With the right diagnosis and treatment, bowel control can improve.

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