Acid Reflux Treatment in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Occasional heartburn is normal. Frequent reflux deserves evaluation — a real diagnosis and a plan, not just another antacid.
What is Acid Reflux?
Acid reflux (GERD) happens when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn, chest pain, or throat irritation. Occasional reflux is normal; frequent reflux deserves evaluation.
What causes it?
Meal timing, specific trigger foods, alcohol, caffeine, weight, and certain medications all contribute. Sometimes the cause is anatomical; often it is a pattern that can be changed.
When should I see a doctor?
It may be worth scheduling an evaluation if the following sounds familiar: if you are reaching for antacids more than a couple of times a week, if symptoms persist despite over-the-counter medication, or if you have trouble swallowing, unintended weight loss, or symptoms that are changing.
How Ridgeview evaluates it
Reflux evaluation starts with your pattern, not a prescription pad.
- Detailed symptom history: timing, triggers, and what helps
- Review of medications that can worsen reflux
- Assessment of warning signs: swallowing difficulty, weight loss, anemia
- Confirming the diagnosis before committing to long-term medication
- Referral for endoscopy when findings warrant it
Common signs + symptoms
Burning in the chest, especially after meals or at night
Sour taste or regurgitation
Chronic cough or throat clearing
Hoarseness in the morning
Symptoms that wake you from sleep
Related conditions
Treatment depends on what is actually causing the problem.
Depending on your diagnosis, treatment may include:
Meal timing and trigger-food adjustments
A structured trial of acid-reducing medication, with an endpoint
Weight management support when relevant
Sleep positioning and evening routine changes
Further evaluation when symptoms persist or change
Why Ridgeview
A doctor who knows you.
Rather than defaulting to indefinite medication, Dr. Kroner works through your triggers and pattern, confirms the diagnosis, and watches for the warning signs that warrant further testing.
Get clarity on what’s causing it.
The first step is understanding what is happening and what your options are. Schedule an evaluation with Dr. Kroner at Ridgeview Direct Care.