Question

A 45-year-old man presents with dyspepsia. He has no alarm symptoms (weight loss, dysphagia, anaemia). He does not take NSAIDs. What is the recommended initial management strategy according to NICE?

Accepted Answer

Empirical PPI for 1 month OR H. pylori 'Test and Treat'

Answer

Urgent endoscopy (2-week wait)

Answer

Empirical Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) for 1 month only

Answer

H2 receptor antagonist for 1 month

Answer

Lifestyle advice only

Practice question

A 45-year-old man presents with dyspepsia. He has no alarm symptoms (weight loss, dysphagia, anaemia). He does not take NSAIDs. What is the recommended initial management strategy according to NICE?