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’re pregnant and struggling with acid reflux, you’re not alone. As a Medical Assistant working in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen countless women dealing with the discomfort of acid reflux during pregnancy. This condition, while common, can be a real challenge. The good news? There are ways to manage and even find relief from…
Heartburn is something many of us have experienced at one point or another. As a Medical Assistant working in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve witnessed firsthand how common it is for people to struggle with this uncomfortable condition. And while medications are often prescribed, what we eat can play a huge role in soothing those fiery…
If you’ve ever felt like you couldn’t quite catch your breath after a big meal or had that weird tightness in your chest that wasn’t quite heart-related, you’re not alone. GERD and breathing issues are way more connected than most folks realize. Working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen how this…
Dealing with GERD is no picnic—trust me, I see it every single day at the gastro clinic where I work as a medical assistant. One of the first things we talk about with patients is diet, and let me tell you, the confusion around fruit is real. Everyone knows citrus is a no-go, but that…
Can asthma cause tightness in the throat? Oh yes, it absolutely can—and if you’ve ever felt that strange, uncomfortable sensation in your throat and wondered if it was your asthma acting up, you’re not alone. As someone who’s worked as a Pulmonary Nurse for over a decade, I’ve seen countless patients come in with this…
As a Medical Assistant working in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve had the opportunity to witness firsthand how lifestyle changes, especially dietary ones, can have a profound impact on managing GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). One of the most common recommendations for GERD patients is to avoid acidic foods that can trigger heartburn and discomfort. But what…
If you’re anything like me—someone who’s worked in a Gastroenterology Clinic long enough to see just how much acid reflux can flip lives upside down—then you know that finding GERD-friendly comfort food recipes isn’t just a nice-to-have… it’s essential. So many of our patients would come in practically begging for something, *anything*, that felt like…
When you work in a Gastroenterology clinic like I do, one thing becomes clear fast—how tomatoes impact GERD symptoms is a hot topic. It comes up more often than you’d expect during patient visits, especially when folks are desperately trying to connect the dots between their favorite foods and that awful burning sensation crawling up…
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