When Is an Endoscopy Recommended for Acid Reflux?
Acid reflux is common, and occasional heartburn does not necessarily mean you need an endoscopy. But when reflux symptoms become frequent, persistent, difficult to control, or are accompanied by certain warning signs, your gastroenterologist may recommend an upper endoscopy to look more closely at your esophagus and stomach. So, when is an endoscopy recommended for […]
Heartburn Every Day Despite Medication: When to See a Gastroenterologist
If you take reflux medicine faithfully and still have heartburn every day, you are far from alone. Persistent heartburn despite medication is one of the most common reasons people see a gastroenterologist, and there is usually a clear, fixable reason. This guide from United Gastroenterology Associates explains why heartburn can continue despite medicine, simple adjustments […]
Gastric Reflux Medicine: What You Should Know Before Taking Any Treatment
Almost everyone experiences heartburn or acid reflux at some point. Perhaps it happens after eating a large meal, enjoying spicy food, drinking coffee, or lying down too soon after dinner. The burning sensation behind the breastbone may disappear within a few hours, leaving you to assume it was simply something you ate. However, when these […]
Is Acid Reflux Dangerous? Complications, Warning Signs and Risks
Occasional heartburn is uncomfortable but usually harmless. Frequent acid reflux is different: over years, repeated acid exposure can damage the esophagus and, in a small number of people, lead to serious complications. Knowing when acid reflux is dangerous helps you act at the right time without unnecessary worry. This guide from United Gastroenterology Associates explains […]
Does Stress Make Acid Reflux Worse? What Helps
Many people notice that heartburn flares during a stressful week, before a big deadline or after a sleepless night. Stress does not create stomach acid out of nowhere, but it can make acid reflux feel worse and can change the habits that keep reflux in check. This guide from United Gastroenterology Associates explains how stress […]
Why Do I Get Acid Reflux Even When I Eat Healthy?
You swapped fast food for salads, grilled fish and fruit, yet the burning still shows up after meals. It is one of the most common frustrations patients describe. Acid reflux when eating healthy happens because reflux is driven by more than food quality: portion size, meal timing, body position, weight, a hiatal hernia, medicines, and […]
Understanding Heartburn and Acid Reflux: Symptoms, Causes and When to Worry
Heartburn, acid reflux and GERD are often used as if they mean the same thing, but they describe different parts of one problem. Understanding heartburn and acid reflux, and how they differ from gastroesophageal reflux disease, helps you know when home steps are enough and when to see a doctor. This guide from United Gastroenterology […]
GERD Diet: Foods to Eat, Foods to Avoid and Meal Ideas
What you eat, how much and when can make GERD better or worse. A GERD diet is not a strict list that works the same for everyone, but certain foods and habits help most people with reflux, and a few common triggers are worth testing. This guide from United Gastroenterology Associates explains the best foods […]
Is Chronic Cough Related to GERD? Signs, Tests and Treatment
A cough that hangs on for months, especially one that is worse after meals or at night, is not always a lung problem. Gastroesophageal reflux disease is one of the most common causes of chronic cough in adults, sometimes without any heartburn at all. This guide from United Gastroenterology Associates explains how GERD causes a […]
Why Does My Stomach Burn? Causes of Burning Stomach Pain & When to See a GI Doctor
If you keep asking yourself “why does my stomach burn?” or “why does my stomach feel hot on the inside?”, the answer usually starts in the lining of the upper stomach. Burning stomach pain most often comes from gastritis, a peptic ulcer, an H. pylori infection, acid reflux, regular use of pain relievers such as […]