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It seems that in today抯 world we all want the quickest, easiest solution to our problems, particularly when they involve our health. Unfortunately, such approaches are not always the best and can, in fact, cause serious side effects.

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Consider the widespread use of Proton pump inhibitors, commonly known as PPI drugs, used to combat acid reflux symptoms and host of other digestive problems. Medical statistics show that a staggering five percent of adults in developed countries around the world are prescribed and taking PPI drugs such as Aciphex, Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium and Protonix.

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There抯 no doubt that the pressures of making ends meet in these perilous economic times are enough to cause stress and health issues that generate these types of ailments. There抯 no doubt that the drugs work but what is in doubt are the long-term effects of repeated use of PPI drugs.

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Time enough has passed that reverberations from PPI users who have suffered negative effects have caused the medical world to reassess the drugs and their effects on these users. What has shown up is that in some cases the PPI drugs have boomeranged with the body compensating by producing even more acid.

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In researching medical journals and evidence presented in lawsuits by PPI attorneys a disturbing pattern has been alleged: A significant amount of users have suffered from PPI bone fractures and been increasingly at risk of broken hips. Birth defects have shown up in children born to women who used PPI drugs during pregnancy. There seem to be a growing number of PPI users who are now turning to lawyers to resolve situations in which their health has worsened.