Tag: NSAID risks
NSAIDs and Peptic Ulcer Disease: Understanding the Real Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen are common pain relievers, but they can cause serious stomach bleeding, especially in older adults or those with risk factors. Learn who’s most at risk, how to protect yourself, and what alternatives exist.
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Published ON: 2 DecNSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen are common pain relievers, but they can cause serious stomach bleeding, especially in older adults or those with risk factors. Learn who’s most at risk, how to protect yourself, and what alternatives exist.
Published ON: 2 Dec