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…
Let me tell you — few things are more frustrating than a dry, nagging cough that just won’t go away. I remember lying in bed night after night, wondering why my throat burned and why I kept waking up coughing even though I wasn’t sick. Turns out, the culprit was GERD. If you’re experiencing the…
If you’ve ever woken up with a raspy, strained voice that sounds like you’ve been yelling at a rock concert all night—except you haven’t—you might be dealing with GERD-related hoarseness. It’s frustrating, right? You didn’t catch a cold, you don’t feel sick, yet your voice feels weak and scratchy. As someone who’s spent years helping…
Have you ever felt a strange, unsettling tightness in your chest and immediately thought, “Is this my heart?” You’re not alone. Many people experience chest discomfort and assume the worst—heart attack, anxiety, or something serious. But did you know GERD can cause chest tightness? As someone who has spent years helping people navigate their digestive…
If you’ve ever felt like your chest was tightening or your breath was catching during a GERD flare-up, you’re not imagining things. I remember one night, after a heavy meal, waking up gasping like someone had sat on my chest. Turns out, my acid reflux wasn’t just about heartburn—it was messing with my lungs. While…
If you’ve ever had a persistent cough, a weird lump-in-the-throat feeling, or lost your voice for no obvious reason, I totally get it. I’ve been there. For months, I brushed it off as seasonal allergies or just “talking too much.” But when I started waking up with a sore throat and no signs of a…
Ever had that persistent, annoying throat discomfort that just won’t go away? You’re clearing your throat, sipping water, maybe even popping lozenges, but nothing seems to work. Well, let me tell you—if you have acid reflux, that throat irritation could be caused by GERD. Yep, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) isn’t just about heartburn. It can…
So, you’ve been dealing with a sore throat, a cough that won’t quit, or maybe even a raspy voice that’s not going away no matter how much water you drink. Welcome to the club of silent reflux sufferers. It’s a condition that’s actually pretty common, but a lot of people don’t even know they have…
Dealing with silent reflux can be frustrating, but with the right treatment options, you can manage the symptoms and improve your quality of life. Silent reflux often flies under the radar because its symptoms are subtle, making it harder to diagnose. However, it’s just as serious as traditional acid reflux and requires attention to manage…