All are indicators of endoscopy in a patient with GERD symptoms , EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: Epigastric burning pain
Description: Indications for endoscopy in patients with GERD GERD symptoms that are persistent or progressive despite appropriate medical therapy Dysphagia or odynophagia Involuntary weight loss >5% Evidence of GI bleeding or anemia Finding of a mass, stricture, or ulcer on imaging studies Evaluation of patients with suspected extra-esophageal manifestations of GERD Persistent vomiting Evaluation of patients with recurrent symptoms after endoscopic or surgical antireflux procedures Ref:GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY Volume 66, No. 2 : 2007
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