A 55-year-old woman presents with long-standing heartburn and acid regurgitation, partially relieved by antacids. There are no alarm symptoms. Accordi...

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A 55-year-old woman presents with long-standing heartburn and acid regurgitation, partially relieved by antacids. There are no alarm symptoms. According to NICE dyspepsia guidance, what is the most appropriate initial management?

Accepted Answer

Test for Helicobacter pylori and treat if positive

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Urgent endoscopy

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Routine CT scan of abdomen

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Long-term high-dose proton pump inhibitor without review

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Reassure and offer no treatment

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Dyspepsia – H. pylori test and treat

A 55-year-old woman presents with long-standing heartburn and acid regurgitation, partially relieved by antacids. There are no alarm symptoms. According to NICE dyspepsia guidance, what is the most appropriate initial management?