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A 32-year-old male asked:

Chronic reflux/dysphagia. gi series and endoscopy both normal. medication are famotidine,montelukast,pantoprazole and amitriptyline is surgery next ?

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Dr. Edward Workman
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Probably not: There are many medical alternatives for your condition. I would try many before having surgery. Discuss with your PCP and, upon referral, with a gastrointerologist.
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