A 36-year-old with typical GERD symptoms and no alarm features asks for management. What is the recommended initial approach?...

Question

A 36-year-old with typical GERD symptoms and no alarm features asks for management. What is the recommended initial approach?

Accepted Answer

Empiric once-daily PPI 30-60 minutes before a meal for 8 weeks

Answer

Order EGD immediately

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Start H2-blocker only at bedtime for 4 weeks

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Test-and-treat H. pylori first in all GERD

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Start metoclopramide long term

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): GERD