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It started for me like it does for a lot of people—just a little burning after a big dinner. But what I brushed off as a one-time thing quickly became a nightly ritual: discomfort, restlessness, and a bottle of antacids on the nightstand. Sound familiar? GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, can creep into your life…
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…
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…
Ever wake up in the middle of the night feeling like you can’t breathe, with a strange tightness in your chest and a wheezing sound that just won’t quit? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. One thing I’ve noticed over my years as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology clinic is how often patients…
If you’ve ever felt like your stomach was staging a full-blown protest right after a good meal, you’re not alone. In my years working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, one of the most common complaints I hear from patients is about GERD and gas pain after eating. It’s that frustrating combo of…
If you’re like me and you’ve worked in a gastroenterology clinic long enough, you’ve probably heard a ton of patients say, “I wake up gasping or feeling like I can’t breathe — is this really from reflux?” And the answer? More often than not: yes. That tight chest feeling, especially when lying down at night,…
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…
If you’re someone who deals with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), you know how tricky it can be to find meals that don’t set off your symptoms—especially during special occasions like Easter brunch. From personal experience working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how important it is to plan meals carefully….
If you’ve ever found yourself jolted awake in the middle of the night, running to the bathroom, feeling like your insides are revolting—you’re not alone. As someone who works closely with patients at a gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how GERD and sudden vomiting can turn your life upside down, sometimes without any warning at…