When you’re dealing with GERD, finding something tasty that won’t trigger reflux can feel like a guessing game. I’ve seen it firsthand with so many patients at the gastro clinic—and honestly, I’ve gone through my own struggles with it too. One of the most common questions we’d hear was, “Can I still enjoy smoothies?” And…
If you’ve ever experienced that uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest or the frustrating feeling of pain while swallowing, you’re not alone. GERD and pain while swallowing are common complaints I’ve seen many times during my work as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology Clinic. It’s more than just occasional heartburn—when acid reflux starts…
If you’ve ever dealt with acid reflux, you know that even something as simple as grabbing a drink can turn into a guessing game. As someone who works closely with patients in a gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen it time and again — folks trying to figure out what they can sip on without setting off…
When fall rolls in, I always look forward to the cozy foods and warm spices that fill the kitchen. But if you’re like many of my patients at the gastro clinic, fall meals can be a landmine for acid reflux. That’s why I wanted to share some of my favorite GERD friendly fall dinner ideas…
Ever wake up in the middle of the night feeling like you can’t breathe, with a strange tightness in your chest and a wheezing sound that just won’t quit? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. One thing I’ve noticed over my years as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology clinic is how often patients…
If you’ve ever dealt with both GERD and those pesky canker sores, you might have wondered if there’s any connection between the two. I’ve spent years working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, and I’ve seen firsthand how these conditions can overlap — sometimes in surprising ways. GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, isn’t…
Let me tell you—upper chest pain from GERD is a different kind of awful. Mine started subtly, a little pressure after lunch here, a dull ache after coffee there. But before long, it escalated into a nagging, sometimes scary, discomfort that left me Googling symptoms in the middle of the night. If you’re struggling with…
If you’ve ever felt like your stomach was staging a full-blown protest right after a good meal, you’re not alone. In my years working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, one of the most common complaints I hear from patients is about GERD and gas pain after eating. It’s that frustrating combo of…
If you’ve ever dealt with that uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest or throat, you might already be familiar with GERD and inflammation in the esophagus. From my time working as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how these symptoms can impact daily life and how important it is to…