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• posted: Mar. 23, 2026
• Acid Reflux

At Premier Gastroenterology & Wellness in Katy, TX, serving Richmond and Cypress, TX, many patients seek care for digestive discomfort that affects daily life. One of the most common conditions Read More

• posted: Feb. 26, 2026
• Acid Reflux,  GERD

At Premier Gastroenterology in Katy, TX, serving Richmond, Fulshear, Houston, and Cypress, we diagnose and treat patients who struggle with persistent heartburn and digestive discomfort. Although many people use the Read More

• posted: Nov. 26, 2025
• Acid Reflux

At Premier Gastroenterology & Wellness, the Katy, TX, gastroenterology practice of Kevin T. Marks, M.D., many patients want to understand why certain meals seem to bring on uncomfortable acid reflux. Read More

• posted: Sep. 03, 2025
• Acid Reflux

Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) when it becomes chronic, is more than just occasional heartburn. While many people experience mild symptoms now and then, leaving acid Read More

• posted: Aug. 31, 2025
• Acid Reflux,  Nighttime Acid Reflux

Waking up in the middle of the night with burning in your chest or a sour taste in your mouth can be more than just uncomfortable, it can disrupt your Read More

• posted: Jun. 17, 2025
• Acid Reflux

That burning sensation in your chest after meals? The uncomfortable bloating, belching, or bitter taste in your mouth? These are all classic signs of acid reflux—a condition that affects millions Read More

• posted: May 23, 2025
• Acid Reflux

Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a condition that occurs when stomach acid rises into the esophagus. This backward flow can lead to uncomfortable symptoms, including Read More

• posted: Nov. 08, 2024
• Heartburn,  Acid Reflux

Receive expert heartburn and acid reflux treatment in Katy, TX, after scheduling an appointment with Dr. Kevin Marks of Premier Gastroenterology. How Do Acid Reflux and Heartburn Differ? It’s common to hear Read More

• posted: Sep. 25, 2024
• Acid Reflux,  Irritable Bowel Syndrome,  IBS,  Digestive System

The digestive system is a complex network of organs and glands that work together to break down food, absorb nutrients, and eliminate waste. Understanding how this system functions can provide Read More

• posted: Aug. 08, 2024
• Acid Reflux

Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing discomfort and potential damage. This can be irritating to deal with and can interrupt your life severely. If Read More

• posted: Apr. 05, 2024
• Acid Reflux,  Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease,  GERD

Relief From Acid Reflux If you struggle with acid reflux and often turn to over-the-counter antiacids for relief you may want to pay a visit to your Katy, TX, gastroenterologist, Dr. Read More

• posted: Mar. 20, 2024
• Acid Reflux

Occasional feelings of heartburn can happen to anyone after eating spicy or acidic foods. If you are experiencing more frequent feelings of heartburn, you could have a GI condition known Read More

• posted: Feb. 14, 2024
• Acid Reflux,  Obesity

Often, one issue that is linked to acid reflux is obesity. Obesity is one of the biggest factors that can impact acid reflux and can cause severe pain and symptoms Read More

• posted: Jan. 01, 2024
• Heartburn,  Acid Reflux,  GERD

Acid reflux, often termed heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus. This backward flow can lead to a burning sensation in your Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2023
• Acid Reflux

If you ever had a feeling of a burning liquid coming up to the back of your throat and pain in the upper chest area, you may have had a Read More

• posted: Jun. 15, 2023
• Acid Reflux

Everyone has heartburn occasionally. It’s that stabbing, burning sensation in your chest, and it has nothing to do with your heart. Heartburn is known as acid reflux, and it’s a Read More