This category covers Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD for short. GERD is a severe form of acid reflux with the most common symptom being heartburn.
That persistent feeling of a lump, tightness, or something stuck in your throat — without anything actually being there — is called globus sensation, or globus pharyngeus. It’s one of the most unsettling symptoms you can experience, largely because it’s invisible. No one can see it. Scans often come …
Lump in Throat from Reflux: Globus Sensation Explained Read More
Yes — and it’s far more common than most people realise. I’ve spoken with hundreds of reflux sufferers who’ve experienced that unsettling flutter or racing sensation in their chest after eating, only to be told by their doctor that their heart is fine. The explanation, in most cases, comes …
Acid Reflux and Heart Palpitations: The Vagus Nerve Link Read More
Yes — silent reflux, also known as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), can cause shortness of breath. Unlike classic acid reflux, LPR sends acid and pepsin all the way up past the esophagus and into the throat and larynx — your voice box. When these sensitive structures become irritated, your body …
Silent Reflux and Shortness of Breath: Why LPR Causes It Read More
SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and acid reflux share a powerful bidirectional relationship. Bacteria that overgrow in the small intestine ferment food, producing excess gas that pushes up against the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) and forces it open — triggering reflux. At the same time, GERD and long-term PPI …
SIBO and Acid Reflux: The Hidden Gut Connection Behind Your Symptoms Read More
Pepcid (famotidine) suppresses stomach acid production but doesn’t prevent reflux and loses effectiveness over time. Gaviscon forms a protective raft that physically blocks reflux from happening. For occasional heartburn after meals, Gaviscon works faster and better. For persistent GERD, Pepcid provides longer-lasting relief but is less potent than PPIs. …
Pepcid vs Gaviscon: Which Works Better for GERD & LPR? Read More
Famotidine (Pepcid) is an H2 blocker that works fast but loses effectiveness over time. Better alternatives depend on your condition: for GERD, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole are more effective; for LPR (silent reflux), alginates like Gaviscon Advance or Reflux Raft work better than any acid-suppressing drug because …
Alternatives to Famotidine: Complete Comparison for GERD & LPR Read More