10 Causes of Diverticulitis
Cause #8: NSAIDs
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, diclofenac sodium, and more, have long been implicated in diverticular disease. Studies have reported that there is up to 4.85 times higher risk of symptomatic and severe diverticular disease among individuals who take NSAIDs. There is also about 1.8 to 3.56 times higher risk of perforation.
Another study has even reported that the risk of death from perforation was higher among individuals who take NSAIDs. Other medications, such as opiates and steroids, are also thought to increase the risk of perforation.
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