10 Side Effects of Ibuprofen
6. Heartburn
Heartburn is described as a burning sensation felt in the chest or in the upper region of the abdomen called the epigastrium. It is a symptom seen in many conditions like acute and chronic gastritis. Pain is usually worse when lying down.
Ibuprofen causes heartburn in less than 10% of the patients. Prolonged treatments with NSAIDs are known to cause damage to our gastrointestinal tract (GI) and the stomach is often affected. It is important to use ibuprofen with caution, as it can cause serious GI events like ulcers, perforations, and bleeding, especially in the elderly.
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