A 4-month-old with persistent regurgitation and poor weight gain is suspected to have gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). Despite thickened feed...

Question

A 4-month-old with persistent regurgitation and poor weight gain is suspected to have gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). Despite thickened feeds, symptoms persist. What is the next recommended step in management?

Accepted Answer

Trial of a proton pump inhibitor

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Immediate endoscopy

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Add domperidone

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Advise a lactose-free diet

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Perform 24-hour pH study immediately

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease

A 4-month-old with persistent regurgitation and poor weight gain is suspected to have gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). Despite thickened feeds, symptoms persist. What is the next recommended step in management?