As a Medical Assistant with years of experience in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand the struggles that people with GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) face. Whether it’s a mild discomfort or a severe flare-up, managing GERD can often feel like walking a tightrope. Among the many factors that can trigger or exacerbate GERD symptoms, something…
Acid reflux is something that many of us have experienced at one point or another, whether it’s that uncomfortable burning sensation in the chest or the sensation of food coming back up the throat. As a Medical Assistant working in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how patients struggle with various triggers that worsen their…
Dealing with GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) can be a daily struggle for many. As someone who’s worked as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic for a while, I’ve seen firsthand how frustrating it can be to manage GERD symptoms. From constant heartburn to that uncomfortable acid reflux feeling, it can feel like you’re constantly…
If you’ve been battling with GERD like so many of the patients I’ve seen in the gastro clinic, you probably already know that the tiniest food choice can make or break your day. I’ve had countless conversations with patients who thought they were doing everything right—eating healthy, avoiding the usual culprits like spicy or greasy…
If you’ve ever had that nagging burn in your chest after a meal—yeah, that one that creeps up your throat and overstays its welcome—you know just how frustrating GERD can be. As someone who’s spent years working in a busy Gastroenterology clinic, I’ve heard it all: “I only had tofu and rice,” or “I switched…
Living with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can be a real challenge, especially when it comes to finding foods that won’t trigger your symptoms. As a medical assistant in a gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how important it is for patients to have access to simple, effective meal options that are both healthy and GERD-friendly. One…
As someone who’s worked as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic for several years, I’ve seen firsthand how frustrating and uncomfortable GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) can be. One of the common questions that patients frequently ask is whether certain foods can worsen GERD symptoms. And a question that pops up often is, “Can bananas…
We’ve all been there—stressed out, overwhelmed, or maybe just trying to juggle a million things at once. But did you know that stress can have a direct impact on your digestive system, specifically on conditions like GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)? As a Medical Assistant working in a Gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how stress and…
When I first started working in a gastroenterology clinic, I had no idea how much food choices could impact digestive health — especially something as specific as GERD-friendly cooking oil choices. Over time, chatting with patients, watching their diets evolve, and seeing firsthand how small changes made big improvements, I realized that oils — yes,…