Gastroenterology: practice question

A General Medicine question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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General Medicine · Gastroenterology

Sample item

What symptom is typical of gastroesophageal reflux disease?

AHemoptysisBDiplopiaCHeartburnDVertigo

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

C. Heartburn

Gastroesophageal reflux commonly causes retrosternal burning or heartburn when gastric contents reflux into the esophagus, often after meals or when lying down.

Option by option

A. Hemoptysis
Hemoptysis is bleeding from the respiratory tract.
B. Diplopia
Diplopia is double vision.
C. Heartburn (correct)
Correct: heartburn is a classic reflux symptom.
D. Vertigo
Vertigo is a balance symptom.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

Questions about this General Medicine question

What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is C, Heartburn. Gastroesophageal reflux commonly causes retrosternal burning or heartburn when gastric contents reflux into the esophagus, often after meals or when lying down.

Why is "Hemoptysis" not the answer?

Hemoptysis is bleeding from the respiratory tract.

Why is "Diplopia" not the answer?

Diplopia is double vision.

Why is "Vertigo" not the answer?

Vertigo is a balance symptom.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Gastroenterology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct: heartburn is a classic reflux symptom.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Gastroenterology?

For each disease know the classic presentation, the best test, and the first-line treatment. Then use the flashcards and the other General Medicine questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.