Clinical Presentations
Referral should be considered for patients presenting with:
- Chronic heartburn or regurgitation not responding to PPI therapy
- Difficulty swallowing or odynophagia
- Persistent cough, hoarseness, or throat irritation related to reflux
- Prior endoscopy with oesophagitis or Barrett’s oesophagus
How to Refer
Submit a standard gastroenterology referral, noting “Reflux assessment”, and include:
- Patient history and symptom duration
- Relevant investigations (prior endoscopy, 24-hour pH studies, or manometry if available)
- Current medications, particularly PPIs or other acid-suppressing therapy
Referral can be sent via Medical Objects or directly to admin@mygutcare.com.au.
Prerequisites
- Prior endoscopy if clinically indicated
- Documented symptom history
How We Care for Your Patients
- Gastroenterologist assessment and review of investigations
- Further testing may include 24-hour pH monitoring, Bravo study or oesophageal manometry
- Individualised management plan including medication adjustment, procedures, or ongoing monitoring
Patient Resources
- Reflux – Reflux_2022_Approved – My Gut Care
- 24-hour pH Study – 24hr PH Study – My Gut Care
- Oesophageal Manometry –Oesophageal Manometry – My Gut Care
- Gastroscopy – Gastroscopy – My Gut Care
- Colonoscopy – Colonoscopy – My Gut Care
References
- Metro South Health – Dyspepsia/heartburn/reflux Referral Guidelines
https://refer.metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/referrals/gastroenterology/dyspepsia