Could your persistent heartburn actually be gastroesophageal reflux disease? Have you ever noticed a burning or gnawing in your throat and chest after eating something spicy? If so, then you’re Read More
Find out when your heartburn may actually be a warning sign of something more. Sure, there are moments when you might battle a nasty bout of heartburn. Perhaps it was Read More
Have you been wondering if you could benefit from a colon cancer screening? Colon cancer affects more than 97,000 people every year, according to the American Cancer Society, yet often Read More
Do you suffer from heartburn? It's that uncomfortable, after-meal pain in the center of your chest. If it happens frequently, you should see Dr. Saeed Ahmed at Digestive Associates of Read More
Hemorrhoids (also known as piles) are a common condition that result when the veins in the lining of the lower rectum or anus become swollen and enlarged. Hemorrhoids are very Read More
Have trouble in your colon? Diverticulosis is a condition in which small, bulging pouches develop in the digestive tract. Diverticulosis is a common disorder, especially in older people. Dr. Saeed Read More
What your gastroenterologist in Wesley Chapel wants you to know You should have a colonoscopy if you are 50 years old or older. It’s the best procedure to detect colon cancer, Read More
Find out more about this diagnostic procedure and when it’s necessary. Dealing with digestive problems? Not sure what’s causing your symptoms? If so, then you may want to turn to our Read More
What your gastroenterologist in Wesley Chapel, FL wants you to know Occasional acid reflux, or heartburn, is normal but if you suffer frequent heartburn, it could be a symptom of a Read More
GERD is a digestive disease that can make it a challenge to eat, swallow, and even sleep. It’s a condition that most often affects adults, but it can also show Read More
Your esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine--you don't see them, but you know they are there, especially if they are not functioning well. Dr. Saeed Ahmed, gastroenterologist in Wesley Chapel, Read More
Are you concerned about your stomach problems? An endoscopy can help your doctor determine why you're experiencing pain, heartburn and other symptoms. Dr. Saeed Ahmed of Digestive Disease Associates of Read More
Find out if you should be screened and what a colon screening entails. Getting a colon cancer screening might not be the highlight of your year but it’s certainly an important Read More
Do have questions about stomach or other gastrointestinal problems? Dr. Saeed Ahmed, your Wesley Chapel, FL, gastroenterologist at Digestive Disease Associates of Central Florida, tackles a few of the most Read More
Gastrointestinal issues are often painful, irritating, and generally uncomfortable. Looking into these issues to find out their root causes is an important part of a gastroenterologist’s diagnosis process. Flexible sigmoidoscopy allows Read More
Diagnosing upper gastrointestinal problems once required exploratory surgery, but thanks to advances in medical technology, getting an up-close look at your gastrointestinal tract only requires a miniature camera and a Read More