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My GI had me on PPIs for 15 years. I have now found I have chronic liver disease. I never thought they were related. I finally learned (my GI never told me) that there are surgeries that can remedy acid reflux. I immediately went for a laparoscopic fundoplication but too much deep fat prevented the doctor from doing that and he fell back on a gastropexy, which has helped some. But my pH is still in the acid reflux range. I was more worried, actually, about what the PPIs might do to bone density. I recently found I had osteoporosis, too. I am in my early 50's. So that may not be abnormal for someone my age. How do you know the PPIs caused your liver damage?

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WOW! There is no other medical or life style that would have caused a fatty liver. I have a new MD and after reviewing my case, including alcohol and other med's, told me that long term us of PPI's can cause a fatty liver. I also told a family member that works in pharmacy and they said yes, it can and they are only meant for short term. Just ask your pharmacists about what the side effects of long term use are. I did do a google search on the matter and it doesn't say much about liver damage but it did mention a side effect of osteoporosis. I was a little shocked by that one. You are to young to have osteoporosis, with out any other medical problems. I'm 48 and I can't imagen having that too. There is a facebook page called nissen fundoplication take down and another that is called nissen fundoplication. You may look there for some much needed support and answers to other question that you may have. You are not alone! Good Luck and God Bless.