A 42-year-old man with long-standing GERD has red flags: dysphagia and weight loss. Best referral pathway?...

Question

A 42-year-old man with long-standing GERD has red flags: dysphagia and weight loss. Best referral pathway?

Accepted Answer

Urgent 2WW upper GI referral

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Routine gastroenterology referral

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PPI double-dose and review in 8 weeks

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Barium swallow first

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H. pylori test and treat first

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Dysphagia (red flag)