A 48-year-old with GERD has typical heartburn and regurgitation twice weekly without alarm features. Best initial management?...

Question

A 48-year-old with GERD has typical heartburn and regurgitation twice weekly without alarm features. Best initial management?

Accepted Answer

8-week trial of once-daily PPI before meals

Answer

Upper endoscopy now

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H. pylori eradication therapy

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Bedtime H2 blocker only

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Prokinetic therapy first

"easy" MCQ (SBA): Gastroenterology