October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In the United States breast cancer is the most common cancer in women excluding skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, it is about 30 percent (or 1 in 3) of all new female cancers each year. This month we want to help [...]
Do you have a history of gastrointestinal issues in your family? October is Family History Month, and this is a great time to find out if there are any health conditions that run in your family. Gastrointestinal illnesses are often hereditary, so it's important to be aware of any potential [...]
If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you are probably already familiar with the common symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, gas, bloating and constipation. But did you know that migraine pain can also be related to IBS? IBS is a [...]
If you suffer from acid reflux, you know how uncomfortable and frustrating it can be. Acid reflux, sometimes referred to as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a common condition that occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus. This backwash of acid can irritate the esophageal lining and cause [...]
If you or someone you know is suffering from ulcerative colitis, it is important to learn as much as possible about the disease. Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease which is a chronic disease that causes sores and irritation in the large intestine. The good news is [...]
If you are one of the 3 million Americans who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease, you know how important it is to pay attention to your diet. What you eat can have a big impact on your symptoms. In this blog post, we will discuss the nutritional importance of people [...]
Doctors who specialize in digestive diseases and disorders are called gastroenterologists. Gastroenterologists treat the whole digestive system, from your mouth to your anus. They diagnose problems with digestive organs such as the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine or rectum as well as the gall bladder, liver, bile ducts and [...]
Stomach ulcers are a painful condition that can be caused by a number of triggers including too much stomach acid, stomach irritation from drugs, and H. pylori bacteria. Stomach ulcers can also develop as a result of stress or alcoholism, but those who suffer from them may not recognize the [...]
What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) affects over 3 million people in the United States. Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronic condition that can cause stomach pain, weight loss, and diarrhea. There are two main types of IBD: [...]
For more than 34 years Dr. Steven Dandalides has served the community as one of the gastroenterologists at Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater. Throughout his medical career he believed in providing thorough and insightful evaluations of patients using both his broad internal medicine training and in depth knowledge and experience in [...]
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