If you’ve ever felt that burning, gnawing sensation crawling up your chest after a late-night slice of pizza—and then woke up the next morning with a sore throat—you might’ve asked yourself, can GERD cause sore throat? As someone who’s worked with countless patients in a Gastroenterology clinic, I’ve heard this question more times than I…
If you’re pregnant and struggling with acid reflux, you’re not alone. As a Medical Assistant working in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen countless women dealing with the discomfort of acid reflux during pregnancy. This condition, while common, can be a real challenge. The good news? There are ways to manage and even find relief from…
Heartburn is something many of us have experienced at one point or another. As a Medical Assistant working in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve witnessed firsthand how common it is for people to struggle with this uncomfortable condition. And while medications are often prescribed, what we eat can play a huge role in soothing those fiery…
If you’ve ever felt like you couldn’t quite catch your breath after a big meal or had that weird tightness in your chest that wasn’t quite heart-related, you’re not alone. GERD and breathing issues are way more connected than most folks realize. Working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen how this…
Heartburn can be a real hassle. I’ve experienced it myself as a medical assistant working in a gastroenterology clinic, and I know just how uncomfortable and frustrating it can be. Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how many patients struggle with finding effective treatments that don’t involve heavy medication. That’s why I want to share…
Dealing with GERD is no picnic—trust me, I see it every single day at the gastro clinic where I work as a medical assistant. One of the first things we talk about with patients is diet, and let me tell you, the confusion around fruit is real. Everyone knows citrus is a no-go, but that…
It was a hot day last summer when I reached for a chilled slice of watermelon, thinking it was the safest, most refreshing fruit I could eat with my temperamental digestive system. Big mistake. Minutes later, the familiar burn started creeping up my chest. That moment made me question what I had always believed—isn’t watermelon…
As a Medical Assistant working in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve had the opportunity to witness firsthand how lifestyle changes, especially dietary ones, can have a profound impact on managing GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). One of the most common recommendations for GERD patients is to avoid acidic foods that can trigger heartburn and discomfort. But what…
If you’re anything like me—someone who’s worked in a Gastroenterology Clinic long enough to see just how much acid reflux can flip lives upside down—then you know that finding GERD-friendly comfort food recipes isn’t just a nice-to-have… it’s essential. So many of our patients would come in practically begging for something, *anything*, that felt like…