If you’re like me—someone who loves a good plate of pasta but also deals with the daily ups and downs of acid reflux—then you know how tricky it can be to enjoy Italian food without regret later. Working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how food choices can make or…
When I was working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology clinic, I can’t even count how many patients walked in saying, “I think I have asthma… but my inhaler isn’t helping.” What was surprising? It wasn’t asthma at all. More often than not, it was GERD and shortness of breath—a connection that’s way more…
Let me tell you, after working in a gastroenterology clinic for several years, one thing that surprised a lot of our patients—and honestly, even me at first—was how often GERD and back pain show up together. Most folks walk in thinking their sore back has nothing to do with their digestive issues. But once we…
If you’ve ever devoured a plate of spicy tacos only to spend the next few hours curled up with that burning sensation creeping up your chest, you’re definitely not alone. As someone who has spent years working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand just how often people struggle with acid…
Let’s be real for a second — who doesn’t love the occasional fizzy drink, especially on a hot afternoon or during a meal? I used to grab a cold soda almost daily without thinking twice. But working in a Gastroenterology clinic for several years, I started noticing a trend among patients dealing with chronic heartburn…
As a Medical Assistant working in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how acid reflux on an empty stomach can be a huge issue for many patients. It’s one of those things that people don’t really talk about much, but the discomfort can be unbearable. If you’ve ever woken up with a burning sensation in…
As someone who’s worked closely with patients in a gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen firsthand just how tricky GERD can be. Most people think of acid reflux as just heartburn after a spicy burrito—but the reality is a lot messier. One of the more surprising questions I hear is: can GERD cause headaches? And honestly, it’s…
If you’ve ever struggled with acid reflux or GERD, you already know how tricky it can be to find meals or drinks that won’t leave you regretting your choices later. As someone who’s worked up close in a gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen just how many folks are desperate for tasty alternatives that won’t trigger their…
Is it heartburn or a heart attack? That question haunted me more times than I’d like to admit. The first time I felt chest pain from what I later learned was GERD, I was convinced something was seriously wrong with my heart. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t. But the sensation was real, intense, and scary. If…