It’s wild how often your gut and brain seem to be plotting something behind your back. I used to think my stomach problems were just from bad food choices or stress at work. But then came the bloating, the tight knots before meetings, and even unexpected bathroom trips. Turns out, anxiety was calling the shots…
Have you ever wondered, can asthma cause fullness after meals? As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve encountered patients who mention unusual symptoms that seem unrelated at first glance—like that uncomfortable sensation of fullness right after eating. It’s easy to think of asthma purely as a breathing issue, but the reality can be more complex. Sometimes,…
If you’ve ever wondered, can asthma cause stomach bloating—you’re definitely not alone. I’ve had more than a few patients bring this up during appointments, and honestly, I’ve experienced it myself during a bad flare-up. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve seen how interconnected our respiratory and digestive systems really are, even when we don’t expect…
Hey there! If you’ve ever wondered, can asthma cause shortness of breath after eating, you’re definitely not alone. As a pulmonary nurse practitioner, I’ve come across many patients who experience this puzzling symptom. It’s a question that often pops up in clinic visits, especially when someone notices breathing difficulties not just during exercise or at…
If you’ve ever heard about GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), you probably think of the classic burning sensation in the chest—heartburn. But here’s the thing: not everyone with GERD experiences that fiery discomfort. In fact, many people suffer from GERD symptoms without heartburn, and that can make recognizing the problem a bit tricky. Speaking from my…
Working as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology clinic has taught me a lot—especially when it comes to how seemingly unrelated symptoms are often connected. One topic that surprises many of my patients is the link between GERD and yeast infections. At first glance, it might not seem like acid reflux and candida overgrowth…
Ever found yourself dealing with that uncomfortable, burning sensation in your chest after a bowl of rice? You’re not alone. Heartburn after eating rice might seem unusual at first glance, but in my time working in a busy gastroenterology clinic, I’ve come across more patients than you’d think who face exactly that. Rice might be…
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…
Can asthma cause difficulty digesting food? It’s a question I never really thought about deeply until I started seeing patterns in my patients—especially those dealing with both asthma and ongoing digestive issues. As a pulmonary nurse, I’ve spent years helping people breathe easier, but I’ve noticed how often they bring up things like bloating, stomach…