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What Does Abdominal Pain While On Ibuprofen Indicate?
I have pain in my abdomen. I recently had arthritis pain in knee and took Ibuprofin every 4 hours. I read I should take Tyleniol. I could hurt the kidneys. I am contemplating going to a doctor because I have cramping, not burning. I have had a UTI before and I donlt think this is that
Ibuprofen medicine may cause gastritis which may cause pain also causes stomach ulcers which may cause ulcers with pain.
So, it is better to decrease the dose of it slowly or take tablet Tramadol in the place of Ibuprofen if pain is mild. Use tablet Nexium before breakfast for one week.
If symptoms not improved, please consult your doctor, he/she will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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What Does Abdominal Pain While On Ibuprofen Indicate?
Hello, Ibuprofen medicine may cause gastritis which may cause pain also causes stomach ulcers which may cause ulcers with pain. So, it is better to decrease the dose of it slowly or take tablet Tramadol in the place of Ibuprofen if pain is mild. Use tablet Nexium before breakfast for one week. If symptoms not improved, please consult your doctor, he/she will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu