Question

A 45-year-old patient presents with heartburn and regurgitation for several months. Endoscopy confirms erosive oesophagitis. What is the recommended first-line pharmacological therapy?

Accepted Answer

Full-dose proton pump inhibitor for 4-8 weeks

Answer

Antacids alone

Answer

Histamine-2 receptor antagonist at night only

Answer

Short-course of sucralfate

Answer

Immediate surgical consultation for fundoplication

Practice question

A 45-year-old patient presents with heartburn and regurgitation for several months. Endoscopy confirms erosive oesophagitis. What is the recommended first-line pharmacological therapy?