If you have been or just started taking antibiotics and have had some heartburn or indigestion you might be wondering was it caused by the antibiotics or not? Yes antibiotics can cause heartburn. The reason for this is because the antibiotics can affect the normal balance of bacteria in …
LPR which stands for Laryngopharyngeal Reflux or as it’s sometimes known as silent reflux is a condition where acid comes up from the stomach and burns/damages the throat and larynx area. There are a host of symptoms, but the main issues revolve around problems with the throat, but issues can …
If you have just drank Gatorade and noticed digestive issues like heartburn or acid reflux you might be wondering if the Gatorade caused it. Yes, Gatorade can cause heartburn and acid reflux symptoms. That’s mainly because of its high acidity and ingredients that can cause or worsen acid reflux …
You might be wondering if potatoes are acidic or alkaline and if you should eat them if you have acid reflux. Potatoes are acidic with a pH of around 6-6.5 on the pH scale. While this is acidic on the pH scale it’s not very acidic at all and …
You might be wondering are bell peppers acidic and if so are they really bad for acid reflux? Bell peppers are acidic and tend to have a pH of around 5. While this is not very acidic it may be troublesome for some people with more sensitive or severe …
You might be thinking if you drink ginger ale is it a good choice if you have acid reflux and should you even drink it at all? No ginger ale is not good for acid reflux. In fact, it’s quite a bad choice for acid reflux because of its …