My Gut Care

27/08/2025

We are excited to welcome Dr. Basil Almehdawy to our team.

Dr. Almehdawy is a highly skilled gastroenterologist with expertise in:

✅ General Gastroenterology – GORD, IBS, Coeliac disease, swallowing difficulties, iron deficiency anaemia, GI bleeding, constipation, and diarrhoea
✅ Liver Health – Fatty liver & general hepatology
✅ Advanced Endoscopy for GI Cancer Prevention – Barrett’s oesophagus, chronic gastritis, polyposis syndromes
✅ Advanced Polyp Resections – EMR, ESD
✅ Capsule & Balloon Enteroscopy
✅ Inflammatory Bowel Disease

He is passionate about delivering comprehensive, patient-focused care and using advanced techniques for early detection and treatment of GI conditions.

📍 Consulting at:

Mater Private Hospital Redland

Canossa Private Hospital Oxley

Please join us in giving Dr. Almehdawy a warm welcome! 💙

23/08/2025

At My Gut Care, your health will always be our priority - and so will your privacy. We know how important it is to feel confident that your personal information is safe. That's why our team is trained to handle your details with care and confidentiality, and we follow strict protocols to protect your privacy at every step.

If you'd ever like to know more about how we keep your data safe, or if you'd like to access or update your records, our reception team is here to help.

Good care is built on trust - and that means looking after both your health and your information. For more information, visit our website or contact our reception team.

18/08/2025

Dr Asif Shahzad presenting on FMT at an event organized by Sunny Bank Private Hospital

11/08/2025

🚨 CBD and Your Liver – What You Need to Know 🚨

A new study has found that daily use of cannabidiol (CBD) — even in healthy adults — can raise liver enzyme levels.

📌 Key points:

Around 1 in 18 people taking CBD for just 4 weeks developed enzyme levels 3× higher than normal.

These changes happened without any symptoms, so you might not even feel unwell.

Enzyme levels returned to normal within weeks after stopping CBD.

💡 Why it matters:
Your liver plays a vital role in digestion and detoxification. Even “natural” supplements like CBD can affect its function.

✅ Our advice:
If you use CBD, talk to your doctor and consider regular liver function tests to stay safe.

Let’s keep both our gut and liver healthy!

Read full study: https://thelimbic.com/cbd-use-raises-liver-enzyme-levels-in-healthy-adults/

07/08/2025

Dr Asif Shahzad is presenting on Faecal Microbiotal Transplant (FMT) on Saturday, 9 August 2025 @ Calamvale Hotel Suites and Conference Centre.

Get you tickets Now!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunnybank-saturday-cpd-tickets-1432629024979

03/08/2025

Welcome Dr. Chris Kia to My Gut Care!
We’re excited to introduce Dr. Chris Kia (MBBS, FRACP) — a highly skilled Interventional Gastroenterologist now accepting referrals at:

📍 St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital
📍 Sunnybank Private Hospital

🩺 Areas of Special Interest
✔️ Bowel Cancer Screening
✔️ Large Polyps
✔️ Pancreatobiliary Disorders
✔️ Barrett’s Oesophagus
✔️ Small Bowel Enteroscopy
✔️ Gastroscopy & Colonoscopy
✔️ Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
✔️ Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
✔️ ERCP & SpyGlass (Cholangiopancreatoscopy)

📅 Consulting Locations
🏥 St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital
📍 457 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill QLD 4001

🏥 Queensland Group of Specialists
📍 Suite 110, 1808 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122

🔗 Referrals now open. Partner with Dr. Kia for expert GI care backed by advanced interventional techniques.

11/07/2025

🎉 Milestone Achieved! | First FMT Performed at Sunnybank Hospital

We’re proud to share that Dr. Asif Shahzad has successfully performed his first Faecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) at Sunnybank Hospital — a cutting-edge procedure that can transform gut health and improve patients' quality of life.

FMT is an advanced treatment primarily used for recurrent Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infections and is showing promise in other gut-related conditions. It involves the transfer of healthy donor microbiota into a patient’s gut to restore a balanced intestinal environment.

🧬 A breakthrough in gut care.
✅ Scientifically backed.
🌿 Focused on long-term health outcomes.

We look forward to offering more innovative treatments to support our patients’ digestive health.

26/06/2025

Bowel Cancer Screening Can Save Your Life — Now Starting at Age 45!

Bowel cancer is now one of the leading causes of cancer death in Australia — and alarmingly, it’s on the rise in people under 50.
But here’s the good news: early detection can prevent it.

🎯 If you're 45 or older, you’re now eligible for a free at-home stool test (FOBT) through the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP).

✅ It's simple
✅ It's private
✅ And it could save your life

📬 Just check your mail, complete the test, and post it back.
Don’t wait for symptoms — bowel cancer often develops silently.

📢 Watch our reel to learn how this test works and why it matters.

23/06/2025

🌿 Happy Dietitian Week! 🥦

This week, we’re celebrating the amazing work our dietitians do every single day to help you live a healthier, happier life. From personalized nutrition advice to managing complex health conditions—our expert dietitian is here to guide you every step of the way. 💚

Looking to improve your gut health, manage weight, or simply eat better?

📞 Book your consultation today and take the first step toward a better you!

20/06/2025

🎗️ Exercise Can Help Prevent Colon Cancer Recurrence! 🏃‍♂️💪

A groundbreaking 17-year international study has found that regular, structured exercise significantly reduces the risk of colon cancer coming back — and even lowers the chances of death. 🚫💀

✅ Key results:

🔁 28% reduction in recurrence or new cancers

💯 37% lower risk of death

📈 8-year survival: 90% with exercise vs. 83% with usual care

🕒 Just 150–225 minutes of brisk walking per week, supported by coaching, made the difference.

Exercise boosts immunity, reduces inflammation, and is now being seen as a vital part of cancer recovery—not just a lifestyle choice.

👉 Talk to our specialists about incorporating safe physical activity into your recovery plan!

🔗 Read the full article here:
https://thelimbic.com/gastroenterology/exercise-linked-with-reduction-in-colon-cancer-recurrence/

14/06/2025

12/06/2025

🌟 Meet Dr. Niwansa Adris – Expert in Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition 🌟

We’re proud to have Dr. Niwansa Adris on our team – a highly skilled physician dedicated to excellence in gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition. After graduating from Monash University, he achieved Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in 2021.

Dr. Adris has a keen clinical interest in:
✔️ High-quality endoscopy – Ensuring precision and safety in diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal conditions, including bowel cancer screening, coeliac disease, and colonic polyp removal.
✔️ Liver disease management – Specializing in Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), cirrhosis, hepatitis, and other liver disorders.
✔️ Functional GI disorders – Addressing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction with a holistic approach.

Beyond patient care, Dr. Adris is deeply involved in GP education, medical student training, and research, helping to advance treatments in gastroenterology and liver disease. As a keynote speaker at AuSPEN Australia, he actively contributes to the field of nutrition and digestive health.

His holistic patient care approach integrates multidisciplinary collaboration with specialists, dietitians, psychologists, and physiotherapists to ensure comprehensive gastrointestinal disease management.

👨‍⚕️ We are honored to have Dr. Adris as part of our team, delivering exceptional care to our patients! 💙