A 48-year-old with GERD symptoms without alarm features seeks initial management. According to ACG, which is appropriate first-line approach?...

Question

A 48-year-old with GERD symptoms without alarm features seeks initial management. According to ACG, which is appropriate first-line approach?

Accepted Answer

8-week once-daily PPI trial

Answer

Upper endoscopy for all new GERD symptoms

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Twice-daily PPI from the start

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H2RA only; PPIs are contraindicated

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pH impedance testing before therapy

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): GERD