Have you ever eaten a big meal in a rush, only to feel a burning sensation in your chest afterward? That uncomfortable feeling might be GERD—short for gastroesophageal reflux disease. GERD happens when stomach acid flows back up into your esophagus, the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. It can be triggered by…
Can eating too fast raise BP? It’s a question I’ve gotten more times than I can count during clinic visits. And to be honest, it’s not one I used to think much about—until I started noticing a pattern in my own patients. As an internal medicine physician who’s spent a big chunk of her career…
As a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how acid reflux can significantly affect people’s daily lives. It often sneaks up on you, especially after eating a quick meal or indulging in fast food. One of the most common concerns I hear from patients is dealing with acid reflux after eating fast….