If you’ve ever felt a burning sensation creeping up your chest after a hearty meal, chances are you’ve brushed against the unpleasant world of GERD symptoms. I’ve worked as a medical assistant in a gastroenterology clinic for a good chunk of my career, and let me tell you—GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) is one of the…
If you’ve ever left work more tired than when you arrived, you’re not alone. I’ve spent years working in a Gastroenterology clinic, and let me tell you—so many of our patients walked in thinking they were just “tired all the time,” only to find out there was a sneaky culprit behind it: GERD. Yep, can…
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 felt a weird, burning sensation after a meal and brushed it off as “just heartburn,” you’re not alone. But here’s the thing—there’s a difference between occasional indigestion and something more chronic like GERD or even silent reflux. As someone who’s worked up close with patients at a Gastroenterology clinic, I’ve seen just…
Can alcohol-free beer trigger GERD? That’s a question I didn’t expect to hear so often at the clinic, but lately, patients have been bringing it up more and more. I work in a Gastroenterology office where heartburn, acid reflux, and all-things-GERD are basically our daily vocabulary. But when someone asked, “If I switch to non-alcoholic…
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…
If you’re a singer struggling with persistent throat irritation, hoarseness, or even vocal fatigue, you might be dealing with something more than just overuse. Trust me, I’ve seen this countless times—what seems like a simple sore throat could actually be GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) wreaking havoc on your vocal cords. As someone who has spent…
As someone who’s spent a lot of time studying GERD and its treatments, I can tell you that smoking and acid reflux are not a good combination. In fact, smoking can make acid reflux significantly worse, leading to more frequent and severe symptoms. If you’ve ever wondered why smoking seems to trigger that burning sensation…
If you’ve ever experienced that burning feeling creeping up your chest after a meal, you’re not alone. For years, I reached for antacids without thinking twice—until I stumbled upon something a little less conventional but surprisingly talked about: apple cider vinegar (ACV). If you’re like me, skeptical but curious, it’s worth asking—can this tangy kitchen…