It started out as just the occasional heartburn after pizza night or sipping on iced coffee. No big deal, I thought. Until it wasn’t. The burning crept into my chest more often, especially lying down. Then came the tight throat feeling, the dry cough, and a bizarre pressure that sometimes made me wonder—am I having…
If you’ve ever heard about GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), you probably think of the classic burning sensation in the chest—heartburn. But here’s the thing: not everyone with GERD experiences that fiery discomfort. In fact, many people suffer from GERD symptoms without heartburn, and that can make recognizing the problem a bit tricky. Speaking from my…
If you’ve ever dealt with heartburn, you probably know what acid reflux feels like. But here’s the kicker: there’s another type of reflux you might not even know you have—Silent GERD. So, what’s the difference between Silent GERD vs acid reflux? And why does it matter for your digestive health? Let’s dive in. What’s the…