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ORGANIC Peptic ulcer Reflux Cholelithiasis Pancreatic Malignancy Musculoskeletal Drugs, medication and rarities ischaemic metabolic.

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1 ORGANIC Peptic ulcer Reflux Cholelithiasis Pancreatic Malignancy Musculoskeletal Drugs, medication and rarities ischaemic metabolic

2 Functional Sensory motor dysfunction H pylori Gastritis (peptic ulcer Psychosocial factors Idiopathic

3 History Examination Overall assessment –likelihood of disease - needs for reassurance Trial of PPI and reassessment

4 Red flag symptoms: Dysphagia Vomiting Increasing Age Bleeding New onset of symptoms Anaemia Looks ill Drs ‘gut’ feeling

5 Disease more common in men versus women Men Short history Age over 55 years Irregular attributes Women Long history Young Nausea ++ Stressed Frequent attendees

6 No red flag  Age under 55 or Previously investigated with negative results  Screen for Helicobacter  Empirical treatment (PPIs)  Consider other avenues  Resist but don’t exclude Endoscopy

7 Guidelines Dyspepsia  Clinical evaluation – History physical examination  Age over 55 years or red flag symptoms or Patient has strong fear of organic disease  Endoscopy

8 HELICOBACTER To test or not to test prior to referral Screening – serology faecal testing breath testing Endoscopy (including cultures) Treatment benefits – symptoms cancer preventative

9 Reasons for not doing Endoscopy in low risk patients: 1.Price 2.Low yield 3.Pressure from PCT

10 Reasons for doing Endoscopy in low risk patients: 1.Reassurance (including medico-legal) 2.Fewer OPD and prescriptions 3.The risk of disease is never zero 4.Barrett’s oesophagus

11 Points: 1.Method of referral: 2.Ultrasound 3.Limit but do not deny Endoscopy in low low risk patient 4.Don’t repeat procedure unless the need 5.Once done modify drug use 6.Concentrate on life style issues

12 Guidelines: 1.Never apply to the individual patient 2.When introduced clearly increases referrals

13 A plan regarding Choose & Book Price of endoscopy - £485 Price of consultation £195 + £92.97 = £278


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