If you’ve ever battled the discomfort of acid reflux or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), you know how tricky it can be to figure out what to eat without triggering that dreaded burn. Over the years, working as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how a well-planned meal strategy can make…
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 felt a strange, tight clenching in your jaw and wondered what on earth it has to do with your stomach, you’re not alone. As someone who has worked closely with patients in a busy gastroenterology clinic, I’ve had plenty of people look at me like I’ve got two heads when I mention…
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 felt that weird cold sensation in your throat after eating or lying down, and then wondered if it’s connected to GERD—you’re not alone. Working as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen patients come in with all sorts of unexpected symptoms that seem totally unrelated to acid reflux. One…
If you’re like me, working in a Gastroenterology clinic, you start to notice patterns in patients that don’t always scream textbook—but they’re real. One of the most common complaints I hear is this: “Why do I keep getting a sore throat?” And almost every time, after a few follow-up questions and a bit of history-taking,…
Waking up with a sore throat, thick mucus in your throat, and that burning feeling creeping up your chest? Yeah, I’ve seen that look on patients’ faces way too many times. Working as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology clinic, you start picking up patterns — and one of the most frustrating complaints patients…
If you’ve ever woken up feeling nauseous, with that weird burning in your chest or throat, you’re definitely not alone. Morning nausea paired with that gnawing reflux can be a real day-ruiner—and let me tell you, working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how common and frustrating this combo is….
Ever had that scratchy, hoarse feeling in your throat that just won’t go away? Like you’re trying to speak but your voice sounds like it’s taken a vacation? Trust me, you’re not alone. Working as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology clinic, I can’t count how many patients came in feeling frustrated and confused…