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Does Advil Cause Cartilage Damage?
Question: does advil cause cartilidge damage? I was told it did
Brief Answer:
Studies not totally conclusive
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
Advil contains ibuprofen as the active ingredient. It works by suppressing inflammation. It appertains to the NSAIDs drug group.
There are some studies showing that the use of high dosage of NSAIDs can affect negatively the healing process and/or inflammation of joint/cartilage.
However, as these are experimental studies, and further studies are needed for conclusive directions.
It is true that NSAIDs like Advil should be used only when pain is unbearable ti avoid side effects already known so far especially those related to gastrointestinal bleeding.
Hope it answered to your original question.
Dr.Albana
Studies not totally conclusive
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
Advil contains ibuprofen as the active ingredient. It works by suppressing inflammation. It appertains to the NSAIDs drug group.
There are some studies showing that the use of high dosage of NSAIDs can affect negatively the healing process and/or inflammation of joint/cartilage.
However, as these are experimental studies, and further studies are needed for conclusive directions.
It is true that NSAIDs like Advil should be used only when pain is unbearable ti avoid side effects already known so far especially those related to gastrointestinal bleeding.
Hope it answered to your original question.
Dr.Albana
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