Upper GI Endoscopy

Definition/Description

For GPs to request Upper GI endoscopy.

Red Flag Symptoms

Do Not Refer

  • Progressive Unintentional Weight Loss
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia
  • Dysphagia
  • Persistent Vomiting
  • Epigastric  Mass

Guidelines on Management

No Guidelines on Management Listed

Referral Criteria/Information

Patients must meet at least one of the following criteria:

Patients with Dyspepsia

  • Dyspepsia + > 55 years with:
  • Unexplained, persistent recent onset dyspepsia in the absence of any other features
  • Unexplained worsening of dyspepsia
  • Persistent long term reflux unresponsive to 6 weeks treatment in primary care

Any age with a change of or persistent dyspepsia symptoms despite PPI therapy and treatment for HP, with a history of Barrett’s metaplasia, dysplasia, recent NSAID use, previous gastric surgery or strong family history

Associated Policies

There are no associated policies.

Specialties

Diagnostics Hull Diagnostics East Riding

Places covered by

  • East Riding
  • Hull

Hospital Trusts

  • Hull University Teaching Hospitals
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Date created: 11/07/2025, 10:16
Last modified: 15/07/2025, 10:38
Date of review: 11/07/2025