If you’ve ever found yourself waking up in the middle of the night with a burp that feels like it brought your dinner back for a second round, you’re not alone. As someone who’s worked closely with patients in a gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen how GERD and excessive nighttime burping can really mess with your…
When I first started working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology clinic, I never imagined how often I’d hear patients talk about this weird combo: GERD and chest tightness. At first, I assumed chest tightness always meant something heart-related. I mean, that’s what most people think, right? But over the years, I’ve come to…
If you’ve ever sat with a patient post-endoscopy or chatted with someone nervously holding their fourth antacid of the day, you’ll know this: GERD is no joke. I’ve worked with countless patients in our gastroenterology clinic who came in utterly baffled by their symptoms. And one of the most surprising culprits that often comes up?…
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…
As someone who works in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I see first-hand how much acid reflux can impact people’s lives. For many, it’s more than just a little heartburn after a spicy meal—it’s a constant battle that affects their daily routine, sleep, and overall well-being. One of the most common questions I get from patients is,…
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of those conditions that can really take a toll on your everyday life. As someone who works as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I see it every day—patients who are battling not only the physical discomfort of GERD but also the emotional and psychological effects. There’s an…
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’ve ever felt the uncomfortable burn in your chest after eating, you might be wondering whether it’s simply acid reflux or something more serious. As someone who’s worked as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how confusing it can be to differentiate between acid reflux and GERD. These two conditions…
If you’ve ever felt that strange pressure in your ear after a heavy meal or while lying down, you’re not alone. I used to wonder why my ears sometimes felt clogged or achy whenever my acid reflux flared up. Turns out, the connection between acid reflux and ear discomfort is more common than most people…