Randall is a 35-year-old construction worker. He presents wi…
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Rаndаll is а 35-year-оld cоnstructiоn worker. He presents with a six week history of heartburn. This burning sensation in his epigastric area is worse after meals. He also notes it wakes him up at night with the feeling of it moving from his epigastric area to his mid chest. He denies black tarry stools or bright red blood in his stools. He has had not vomiting. He gets short-lived relief with taking antacids like Tums or Rolaids. He has had no weight loss. He smokes two packs of cigarettes every day and drinks 2-3 beers each evening, usually right before bedtime. His diet consists of primarily fast food from the local food trucks. His favorite is hot grilled Italian sausages smothered in onions and peppers. He drinks 6-8 cups of coffee per day. He denies any prescription medications or significant illnesses. He does take Over-the-counter Naproxen Sodium (an NSAID) almost daily because of his aches and pains from construction work. No family history of cancer, specifically no GI cancer. Exam shows a young male in no acute distress. He is 72 inches tall and weight 260 lb. BMI is 35 The only significant finding on exam is some mild epigastric tenderness without rebound or guarding. Rectal exam shows normal colored stool that is negative for blood CBC, electrolytes, renal function, liver function tests are all normal. Does Randall need further testing before treatment is initiated? Why or why not? (4pt) What are 3 lifestyle changes you would recommend to alleviate his symptoms? (6pt) Give two of the six alarm signs for the work up of dyspepsia. (4 pt) If an alarm sign is present, what is the first step in the work-up? (2pt)
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