Our Unit has adopted the following management algorithms that have been developed by a multidisciplinary group from The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, St John's Hospital at Livingston and the Western General Hospital of Edinburgh.
A. Investigation of Dyspepsia
Notes :
| Abbreviations: HP - Helicobacter Pylori FD - Functional dyspepsia GORD - Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease |
B. Treatment of Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease
Symptomatic treatment**
Life style advice
Do |
Lose weight if necessary |
Sleep with bed-head raised |
Take regular meals |
| Don't |
Smoke |
Take too much alcohol |
Eat fatty or spicy foods |
Eat late at night |
Stoop to pick things up |
Wear tight clothing |
Antacids
Use Mucogel
Remember:
- Time doses according to symptoms timing.
- Prescribe after food
