If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably experienced that fiery chest sensation or sour taste creeping up your throat after a hearty meat-heavy meal. I remember one day at the clinic — I had just scarfed down a leftover steak sandwich between patient check-ins, and boom… there it was. That familiar burn. And working in…
Ever wondered, can chicken cause acid reflux? I’ve asked myself that too, especially after seeing patients at our gastro clinic who swear their heartburn flares up after a grilled chicken dinner. Working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen more food logs than I can count — and yep, chicken pops up…
As a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen countless patients come in with complaints about acid reflux and the foods they should avoid. One food that often gets mentioned in these discussions is eggs. A common question I hear is: “Can eggs cause acid reflux?” In my experience, this question is more complex…
If you’ve ever experienced the discomfort of acid reflux when lying down, you’re not alone. As a Medical Assistant working in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve encountered countless patients struggling with this very issue. It’s not just a minor inconvenience but a problem that can affect your sleep, quality of life, and overall well-being. In fact,…
Ever gone out with friends, enjoyed a few glasses of wine, only to come home with that awful burning sensation creeping up your chest and throat? If that sounds familiar, you’re definitely not alone. Reflux after drinking wine is something I see and hear about constantly—both from patients and honestly, from my own experience working…
When I was working as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology clinic, I can’t even count how many patients walked in saying, “I think I have asthma… but my inhaler isn’t helping.” What was surprising? It wasn’t asthma at all. More often than not, it was GERD and shortness of breath—a connection that’s way more…
As a Medical Assistant working in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how acid reflux on an empty stomach can be a huge issue for many patients. It’s one of those things that people don’t really talk about much, but the discomfort can be unbearable. If you’ve ever woken up with a burning sensation in…
Is it heartburn or a heart attack? That question haunted me more times than I’d like to admit. The first time I felt chest pain from what I later learned was GERD, I was convinced something was seriously wrong with my heart. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t. But the sensation was real, intense, and scary. If…
If you’ve ever experienced that burning sensation in your chest after a hearty meal or felt like something was “stuck” in your throat, you’re not alone. As someone who’s worked as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen countless patients come in, sharing their struggles with symptoms that could point to a condition…