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A 43-year-old male asked:

I have been on proton pump inhibitors for 10 years or so, is it time to consider surgery?

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Dr. You Sung Sang
Dr. You Sung Sanganswered
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology 33 years experience
Depends: If you are on the ppi for acid reflux and doing well, then probably not. If you are not getting satisfactory relief, then that is an issue and certainly antireflux surgery is an option. Discuss it with your prescribing doctor.
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