𝗗𝗿 𝗔𝗷𝗮𝘆 𝗠 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮, Discover and Read the Best of Twitter Threads by @UKGastroDr

𝗗𝗿 𝗔𝗷𝗮𝘆 𝗠 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮

UKGastroDr

Heartburn/reflux - my advice in 2 tweetsAsses for:age 55+ & wt loss, ordysphagiaIf either, refer 2WWConsider H. pylori testing Limit NSAIDsOmeprazole 40 mg / day (20 mg not usually enough)30-60

I have vetted ~ referrals from primary care to Gastroenterology in last 2/52.Pathways vary around the country - nevertheless I have observations / advice about managing common GI problems in

tweet guide to...Abnormal liver function tests (LFTs) 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘫𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘦For GPs & non-Gastroenterology colleagues.Sense check by @docdaiFor a #GastroTwearl on jaundice (bilirubin >50) see QT