Orlando hosts numerous food festivals and culinary events throughout the year. While these experiences can be enjoyable, they may also trigger digestive symptoms such as heartburn.

Occasional heartburn is common, but frequent symptoms may indicate gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Common GERD Symptoms

• Burning sensation in the chest
• Acid taste in the mouth
• Chronic cough
• Difficulty swallowing
• Hoarseness

GERD occurs when stomach acid repeatedly flows back into the esophagus.

Why GERD Should Be Evaluated

Untreated reflux can lead to complications such as:

• Esophagitis
• Barrett's esophagus
• Increased risk of esophageal cancer

A gastroenterologist can evaluate reflux symptoms and recommend appropriate treatment.

If you are experiencing urgent digestive symptoms, seek immediate care at GI Urgent Care.

To schedule an appointment with Digestive & Liver Centers of Florida:

GI Urgent Care of Florida

Website: www.giurgentcare.com

Phone: (407) 930-2580

GI Urgent Care is designed specifically for patients experiencing digestive symptoms that need prompt evaluation but may not require an emergency room visit.

Common symptoms treated include:

• Abdominal pain
• Nausea and vomiting
• Severe heartburn or reflux
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Blood in stool
• Difficulty swallowing
• Digestive symptoms that cannot wait weeks for an appointment

Digestive & Liver Centers of Florida

For routine gastroenterology appointments, colon cancer screening, colonoscopy, and digestive disease management:

Website: www.dlcfl.com

Schedule an Appointment:
https://www.dlcfl.com/appointment

Phone: (407) 384-7388
Fax: (407) 384-7391

Digestive & Liver Centers of Florida provides comprehensive gastroenterology care including:

• Colonoscopy screening
• Upper endoscopy
• GERD and reflux treatment
• IBS management
• Liver disease evaluation
• Advanced digestive care

Serving the Greater Orlando Community

Digestive & Liver Centers of Florida and GI Urgent Care proudly serve patients across:

• Orlando
• Winter Park
• Lake Nona
• Kissimmee
• Davenport
• Celebration
• Visitors traveling to Central Florida

If you are visiting Orlando and develop digestive symptoms during your stay, prompt evaluation by a gastroenterology specialist is available.