Feeling a burning sensation in your chest after eating fried chicken or french fries? You’re not alone. This common issue could be a sign of GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease. It’s a condition that affects how your stomach handles acid and can make eating fried or greasy foods uncomfortable. Knowing how fried food plays a…
If you’ve ever experienced that annoying, burning sensation in your chest paired with a nagging discomfort in your left shoulder, you’re definitely not alone. As someone who’s worked closely in a gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how GERD and left shoulder pain can sometimes be connected in ways people don’t immediately realize. Most folks think…
If you’re living with GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), you already know how tricky it can be to find foods that don’t trigger that uncomfortable burning sensation. One area that often gets overlooked is something as simple as salad toppings. Yes, salads are supposed to be healthy and light, but some toppings can actually make your…
If you’ve ever dealt with GERD and tongue sensitivity, you know how weirdly connected those two can feel. As a Medical Assistant working daily in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how many patients come in puzzled by this odd combo—heartburn and that strange burning or tingling on their tongue. It’s not just uncomfortable; it…
If you’ve ever finished a meal only to be greeted by loud stomach rumbling and that awful burning sensation creeping up your chest, you’re definitely not alone. In my years as a Medical Assistant working in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve had countless patients nervously ask, “Is it normal for my stomach to growl so much…
If you’ve ever struggled with GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), you know how tricky it can be to find meals that are both tasty and gentle on your stomach. As someone who’s worked as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how diet plays a huge role in managing symptoms. One thing many…
If you’ve ever had that burning, gnawing feeling in your chest after a meal or a strange tightness in your upper abdomen that doesn’t quite go away, you’re not alone. In my experience working as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology clinic, *GERD and upper abdominal discomfort* were two of the most common complaints…
If you’ve ever dealt with that nagging, constant urge to swallow—like something’s stuck in your throat, or your body’s just in this weird loop—you’re not alone. In fact, one of the most common things I used to hear while working as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology clinic was, “I feel like I need…
If you’ve ever dealt with GERD and upper back pain at the same time, you know how confusing and uncomfortable it can be. As a Medical Assistant working in a busy Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how many patients come in focused on their heartburn, only to mention this nagging pain between their shoulder blades…