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InnovAiT 2008 1(9):608-610; doi:10.1093/innovait/inn115
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Who should be referred for endoscopy?

Dr Lesley Ayling

General Practitioner, Hampshire

Email: lesley.ritchie{at}cantab.net


  Abstract

Dyspepsia is a very common condition affecting 40% of the adult population of the UK in any given year. Many of these will self-treat with over-the-counter (OTC) preparations including antacids and alginates. Only 2% of the population will present dyspepsia symptoms to their GP. Prescribed drugs and endoscopies cost the health service £600 million a year. A further £100 million is spent on OTC treatment for dyspepsia.


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