If you feel nervous about an endoscopy procedure, you are not alone. Many patients worry about discomfort, gagging, pain, or “not waking up right” afterward. The good news is that comfort and safety do not rely on one person. They come from a coordinated team, especially the partnership between your [...]
If you live with fatigue that won’t quit, stubborn belly weight, or lab results that keep coming back “a little high,” it’s easy to feel stuck. Liver disease can sound scary and vague at the same time, especially when you don’t feel “sick” day to day. Here’s the good news. [...]
Living with Crohn’s disease or colitis is a constant emotional and physical challenge. Every day, individuals battling these gastrointestinal diseases face the task of managing pain, flare-ups, and the uncertainty of their symptoms. According to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, nearly 3 million Americans are affected by these conditions. If [...]
We’ve all been there—the bloating, the discomfort, and the frustrating wait for nature to call. While it’s often a topic people avoid discussing, constipation is incredibly common. In fact, each year, at least 2.5 million Americans visit a healthcare provider for relief. It’s a signal from your body that your [...]
Heartburn and reflux symptoms are among the most common digestive complaints, yet many people aren’t sure how to distinguish routine acid reflux from gastroesophageal reflux disease. Understanding the difference matters because persistent reflux can lead to complications that affect long‑term health and quality of life. This overview explains how reflux [...]
Every November, National Nurse Practitioner Week gives us a chance to recognize the vital contributions of nurse practitioners (NPs) across all medical specialties. This year, NP Week runs from November 9-15, 2025, with the theme "NPs: Trusted Voices, Proven Care." At Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater, we're especially grateful for our [...]
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is becoming one of the most common liver conditions worldwide, and it’s not caused by alcohol. Instead, it’s often linked to modern dietary habits, exceptionally high sugar intake, and processed foods. Many people wonder how what we eat affects our liver, and whether changing our [...]
A diagnosis of stage 4 colon cancer means the cancer has spread from the colon to other parts of the body. The liver is a common site for this spread, known as metastasis. This post will provide information on stage 4 colon cancer prognosis and factors that influence life expectancy. [...]
Now known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease can quietly cause severe liver damage if it goes unnoticed and untreated. Long-term, heavy drinking can lead to fat buildup in the liver, a condition called alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD), or steatosis. Excessive alcohol use over time, especially [...]
Constipation is common. Colon cancer is serious. Many people ask if there is a constipation colon cancer connection. Both conditions affect the digestive system, but in very different ways. Constipation is usually temporary and linked to lifestyle habits, while colon cancer is a life‑threatening disease that often develops silently over [...]
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