Extract 1 — Questions 1–12

Name: Martin Rush

Symptoms: Hypertension

Troubled by severe (1) (especially after meals).

Brings up (2) (in the mouth). Frequent belching and burping.

Constantly feels (3) .

Pain while (4) .

Discomfort when lying down (especially at night).

No sickness or diarrhoea.

Management of Condition:

Taking (5) (over the counter).

Dietary changes. Reduced (6) intake.

Having a (7) after dinner helps.

Patient Concerns:

Worried that he may have (8) or something similar.

Effect on his job as (9) (in the construction industry).

Doesn't want to lose weight and fitness.

Anxious about the possible need for surgery.

Medical History:

Childhood (10) .

(11) last year (whilst moving furniture — sofa).

Food poisoning when travelling 4 years ago (Central Asia).

Medication:

On Ramipril for three years.

Regular Ibuprofen for (12) pain.