A 50-year-old man presents with burning epigastric pain relieved by food, occurring for several months. He has no alarm features. H pylori breath test...

Question

A 50-year-old man presents with burning epigastric pain relieved by food, occurring for several months. He has no alarm features. H pylori breath test is positive. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

H pylori eradication therapy with PPI and two antibiotics

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Long-term PPI alone

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Immediate endoscopy with no medical therapy

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Antacids only

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Watchful waiting for 6 months

au-amc MCQ (SBA): H pylori-associated dyspepsia

A 50-year-old man presents with burning epigastric pain relieved by food, occurring for several months. He has no alarm features. H pylori breath test is positive. What is the most appropriate management?