• posted: Jul. 23, 2018
• Hemorrhoids

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

• posted: Jun. 27, 2018
• Diverticulosis

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

• posted: Apr. 04, 2018
• Colonoscopy

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

• posted: Jan. 24, 2018
• Endoscopies

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

• posted: Nov. 20, 2017
• GERD

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

• posted: Sep. 18, 2017
• GERD

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

• posted: Jul. 24, 2017
• Celiac disease

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

• posted: May 24, 2017
• Endoscopy

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

• posted: Mar. 20, 2017
• Colon Cancer Screening

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

• posted: Jan. 27, 2017
• health visits

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

• posted: Nov. 23, 2016
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

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

• posted: Sep. 19, 2016
• Endoscopy

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

• posted: Jul. 19, 2016
• GERD

Frequent heartburn can be a symptom of a common condition called GERD. Saeed Ahmad, MD, your Wesley Chapel gastroenterologist at Digestive Disease Associates of Central Florida, is here to describe Read More

• posted: May 18, 2016
• Colon Cancer

Like many forms of cancer, colon and colorectal cancers have the best chance of successful treatment when diagnosed early. Also known as the large intestine, the colon can develop growths Read More

• posted: Dec. 21, 2015

Welcome to the Blog of Digestive Disease Associates of Central Florida Digestive Disease Associates of Central Florida would like to welcome you to our blog. Here you will find informative and Read More