GERD Flashcards
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Golden standard for GERD diagnosis ?
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24hr oesophageal pH monitoring
(poor correlation between symptoms and endoscopy appearance - Usually endoscopy is done first
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Indications for upper GI endoscopy
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age > 55 years
symptoms > 4 weeks or persistent symptoms despite treatment
dysphagia
relapsing symptoms
weight loss
