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Gastro-oesophageal reflux

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CE Owers, R Ackroyd
Foundation Years Journal, volume 6, issue 4, p.30 (123Doc Education, London, April 2012)

Abstract

Mr X is a fit and well 54 year old gentleman, who has suffered from postprandial dyspepsia for approximately 2 years. Previously relieved by simple antacids, the pain has become progressively worse and now occurs at night as well as after meals. His general practitioner had prescribed him a course of omeprazole.

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CE Owers

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R Ackroyd

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