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ALL / Gastroenterology
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: investigation
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: investigation
Overview- poor correlation between symptoms and endoscopy appearance
Indications for upper GI endoscopy:
- age > 55 years
- symptoms > 4 weeks or persistent symptoms despite treatment
- dysphagia
- relapsing symptoms
- weight loss
If endoscopy is negative consider 24-hr oesophageal pH monitoring (the gold standard test for diagnosis)
+PassMedicine Notes
Overview
- poor correlation between symptoms and endoscopy appearance
- age > 55 years
- symptoms > 4 weeks or persistent symptoms despite treatment
- dysphagia
- relapsing symptoms
- weight loss
If endoscopy is negative consider 24-hr oesophageal pH monitoring (the gold standard test for diagnosis)
