Which patients with suspected GERD require an urgent endoscopy referral?

Guideline-aligned answer with reasoning, red flags and references. Clinically reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP.

Posted: 14 August 2025 Guideline-Aligned (High Confidence) Clinically Reviewed
Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGPClinical Lead • iatroX

Patients with suspected GORD who present with alarm features suggestive of malignancy should be referred urgently for endoscopy, ideally on the same day .

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