Gastroenterology Associates of Gainesville

10/16/2025

💙 Recognizing World Anesthesia Day 💙

Today, we honor the incredible work of anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, and anesthesia care teams around the world. 🌍✨

Their expertise ensures patients receive safe, comfortable, and compassionate care before, during, and after procedures — making modern medicine possible every single day. 🙌

Thank you to all the anesthesia professionals who keep patients safe and cared for with skill, dedication, and heart. 💉💙

10/15/2025

We all have a small amount of fat in our livers. That’s normal. Fatty liver disease happens when too much fat has built up in this essential organ; it’s diagnosed when fat makes up 5% of your liver’s weight.

Recognize common fatty liver symptoms in females, including fatigue, discomfort in the belly area, and hormone-related changes, which can affect overall liver health.

10/14/2025

The prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in the United States is 38%, having increased by 50% within the past 3 decades. The estimated NAFLD prevalence among people with type 2 diabetes is 55–70%.

The prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in the United States is 38%, having increased by 50% within the past 3 decades. The estimated NA

10/13/2025

Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It helps your body digest food, store energy, and remove poisons. Fatty liver disease is a condition in which fat builds up in your liver. There are two main types:

With fatty liver disease, fat builds up in your liver. Learn about the two types: one is caused by heavy drinking and the other has an unknown cause.

10/10/2025

10/09/2025

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder. It describes a group of symptoms that affect your large intestine with no known cause.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder. It describes a group of symptoms that affect your large intestine with no known cause.

10/08/2025

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the name of a group of disorders that cause the intestines to become inflamed (red and swollen). The inflammation lasts a long time before subsiding, but it often recurs.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the name of a group of disorders that cause the intestines to become inflamed (red and swollen).

10/07/2025

Giardiasis is an infection that you can get in your small intestine. It is caused by a microscopic parasite called Giardia lamblia. Once you have been infected with the parasite, it lives in your intestines.

Giardiasis is an infection in the small intestine that comes from a parasite found in f***s. Mild symptoms will go away on their own.

10/06/2025

While it’s not always possible to prevent ulcerative colitis (UC) symptoms, there are some strategies that may help.

If you’re trying to identify potential dietary triggers for your ulcerative colitis symptoms, here’s why a food diary could help.

10/02/2025

Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are drugs you can buy without a doctor’s prescription. There are 3 types of OTC medicines that treat heartburn and acid reflux.

There are 3 types of over-the-counter medicines you can take to treat symptoms of heartburn and acid reflux.

10/01/2025

The medical name for this condition is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It’s sometimes referred to as acid reflux or heartburn. Reflux occurs when the acid from the food and liquid in your stomach backs up into your throat (esophagus).

Learn about acid reflux symptoms and treatment, including common causes, how to manage discomfort, and when to see a doctor.