10 Side Effects of Ibuprofen
2. Abdominal Pain
Abdominal pain is a non-specific symptom associated with many conditions. The location and characteristics of the pain can help to distinguish between different pathologies and it can be very useful information to the clinicians in order to provide an accurate diagnosis.
Ibuprofen like many other NSAIDs can cause damage to our gastrointestinal tract. One of the first signs associated with this side effect is the appearance of pain in the upper region of the abdomen, also known as epigastrium. It is important to keep your doctor informed of any side effects that you may encounter, especially abdominal pain as it can be a sign of a more serious condition.
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