A 30-year-old woman with chronic gastro-oesophageal reflux disease presents with progressive dysphagia and weight loss. According to Canadian guidelin...

Question

A 30-year-old woman with chronic gastro-oesophageal reflux disease presents with progressive dysphagia and weight loss. According to Canadian guidelines, which is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Upper endoscopy to evaluate for malignancy or stricture

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Empiric proton pump inhibitor dose increase only

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Barium swallow only

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H. pylori serology only

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Reassurance and follow-up in 6 months

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Gastro-oesophageal reflux with alarm features

A 30-year-old woman with chronic gastro-oesophageal reflux disease presents with progressive dysphagia and weight loss. According to Canadian guidelines, which is the most appropriate next step?