If you’ve ever found yourself hunched over at your desk, clutching your chest because acid reflux decided to ruin your lunch break—yeah, you’re not alone. As someone who’s worked for years as a Medical Assistant in a busy Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how many people deal with this daily discomfort. Patients ask me all…
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…
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…
Is rice milk good for GERD? If you’ve ever dealt with acid reflux, you probably know just how tricky it can be to find foods and drinks that don’t set things off. Working in a gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen so many patients struggle with this—and honestly, I’ve been there too. People often come in asking…
As a Medical Assistant working in a Gastroenterology clinic, I’ve had the privilege of interacting with many patients who are dealing with various digestive issues, including GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease). One question that often comes up in conversations is whether certain foods, particularly citrus fruits, can cause GERD. This question is important because citrus fruits…
If you’ve ever experienced the discomfort of heartburn or acid reflux, you know how disruptive it can be. One of the most common causes of this uncomfortable condition is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). As someone who’s worked as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how certain foods can exacerbate GERD symptoms….
If you’ve ever felt the uncomfortable burn in your chest after eating, you might be wondering whether it’s simply acid reflux or something more serious. As someone who’s worked as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how confusing it can be to differentiate between acid reflux and GERD. These two conditions…
As someone who’s worked as a Medical Assistant in a Gastroenterology Clinic, I’ve seen firsthand how acid reflux affects so many people. It’s not just the burning sensation in the chest – it’s the constant struggle to find foods that won’t aggravate symptoms. And let’s talk about smoothies: Are they a soothing solution, or could…
As someone who has spent years as a Pulmonary Nurse, I’ve seen how intertwined different health conditions can be. One of the most surprising connections I’ve observed is between asthma and heartburn or acid reflux. At first glance, asthma and acid reflux might seem like separate issues, but many patients have reported struggling with both…