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What Causes Constipation, Mucus Discharge And Gastritis Inspite Of Taking Ibuprofen?

what might cause excessive intestinal mucus and gas (not stinky)? I started using a fiber powder (dextrin) to (maybe?) help with hard stools, excessive mucus. Now I have hard stools, mucus AND gas:(I take 1-2 tramadol, 1-2 ibuprofen, and sometimes 1-2 Extra-Strength Excederin each day for arthritis and occasional headaches.
Mon, 26 Oct 2015
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Hi, you on treatment for arthritis,
You are on high dose non steroid anti inflammatory drugs(NSAID's)
this nsaid's may cause mucosal disruption and may lead to excess mucus secretion.
If i were your treating doctor, then i would advise
1) To add an antacid drug such as omeperazole.
2) regarding gas production a short course of symbiotic tablet may be helpful.
3) I would recommend to consult your physician, to know about rationale use of nsaid's, and other drugs to counteract excess mucus production.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
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What Causes Constipation, Mucus Discharge And Gastritis Inspite Of Taking Ibuprofen?

Hi, you on treatment for arthritis, You are on high dose non steroid anti inflammatory drugs(NSAID s) this nsaid s may cause mucosal disruption and may lead to excess mucus secretion. If i were your treating doctor, then i would advise 1) To add an antacid drug such as omeperazole. 2) regarding gas production a short course of symbiotic tablet may be helpful. 3) I would recommend to consult your physician, to know about rationale use of nsaid s, and other drugs to counteract excess mucus production. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.