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…
Have you ever cracked open a can of soda expecting refreshment, only to be hit later with a burning sensation in your chest or throat? You’re definitely not alone. That uncomfortable feeling could be a sign of GERD — and it tends to flare up even more after enjoying fizzy drinks. If you’ve ever found…
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a common condition that affects the digestive system. It happens when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus, causing symptoms like heartburn and indigestion. Many people with GERD look for foods that can help reduce symptoms, and oatmeal is often mentioned. But is oatmeal really good for GERD?…
Breakfast used to be my favorite part of the day—until I started dealing with acid reflux. Suddenly, my go-to cereals left me with that awful burning sensation and regret halfway through the morning. If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone. GERD makes even simple meals like cereal a challenge. But good news: you don’t have…
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…
Let’s be honest—dealing with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can turn mealtime into a bit of a puzzle. As someone who’s spent years working alongside patients in a busy Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen just how tricky it can be to find foods that won’t trigger reflux. That’s exactly why I’m so passionate about sharing GERD friendly…
If you’ve ever experienced that uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest or the frustrating feeling of pain while swallowing, you’re not alone. GERD and pain while swallowing are common complaints I’ve seen many times during my work as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology Clinic. It’s more than just occasional heartburn—when acid reflux starts…
Let me tell you—upper chest pain from GERD is a different kind of awful. Mine started subtly, a little pressure after lunch here, a dull ache after coffee there. But before long, it escalated into a nagging, sometimes scary, discomfort that left me Googling symptoms in the middle of the night. If you’re struggling with…
If you’ve ever dealt with that uncomfortable burning sensation in your chest or throat, you might already be familiar with GERD and inflammation in the esophagus. From my time working as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how these symptoms can impact daily life and how important it is to…